Chafin was from Wayne County, West Virginia, the son of Alice Adkins and Bob Chafin. He first recorded a solo session in Richmond, Indiana for Gennett Records on November 16, 1927, but the recordings were never issued.
Chafin originated from Wayne County, West Virginia, as the child of Alice Adkins and Bob Chafin. He made his debut solo recording in Richmond, Indiana for Gennett Records on November 16, 1927, but the recordings were never issued.