John Henry Creach (May 28, 1917 – February 22, 1994), better known as Papa John Creach, was an American blues violinist who also played classical, jazz, R&B, pop and acid rock music.
Early life and education
Creach was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
According to Creach, knowing how to play in a variety of styles was a necessity to survive as a musician in Chicago at the time: