Robert Johnson - Wikipedia
Johnson's poorly documented life and death have given rise to legends. The one most often associated with him is that he sold his soul to the devil at a local crossroads in return for musical success. His music had a small, but influential, following during his life …
Robert Johnson: The Life And Death Of A Mysterious Blues Legend
Oct 31, 2021 · Guitar virtuoso Robert Johnson recorded just 29 songs before dying in 1938 at age 27 from puzzling causes — and became a blues legend in the process. The sudden improvement in his music abilities and the devilish references in …
The devil and the crossroads: The legend of Robert Johnson
Jan 9, 2021 · We are taking a look at one of rock's greatest mysteries as we research the devil, the crossroads and legendary bluesman Robert Johnson and his musical life.
The Devil and Robert Johnson: Did the Blues Legend ... - HowStuffWorks
The story goes that the only explanation for Robert Johnson's sudden prowess at playing the blues must have been an unholy alliance with Satan. But what was the truth?
Beyond the Crossroads: the tragic real life of Robert Johnson
86 years after Robert Johnson died at 27, his legend is still one of the most powerful in music – but his real life was marked by tragedy.
Robert Johnson | Biography, Music, Songs, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 29, 2024 · Robert Johnson, American composer, guitarist, and singer whose eerie falsetto singing voice and masterful rhythmic slide guitar influenced both his contemporaries and many later blues and rock musicians.
Robert Johnson: The Life And Legacy Of The Blues Giant
May 8, 2024 · One of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Robert Johnson (1911-1938) was a legendary blues musician, whose influence spanned multiple generations and genres.
Robert Johnson At 100: Legacy, Legend
May 5, 2011 · In anticipation of the May 8 milestone, the music world is honoring the man behind a powerful legend — Johnson is said to have sold his soul to the devil in exchange for guitar-playing prowess — with festivals, tribute records and expansive repackaging of his recordings.
Biography - Robert Johnson Blues Foundation
Johnson’s legend continues to attract an ever-widening audience, with no sign of abating. If, in today’s world of hip-hop and heavy metal, a person knows of only one country blues artist, odds are it is Robert Johnson.
Robert Johnson | Encyclopedia.com
May 8, 2018 · More than half a century after his death, Robert Johnson, the legendary Mississippi Delta blues singer, remains an enigma. A provocative and influential figure in the blues field, Johnson revealed his remarkable musical skills around the age of 20 in 1931.