The Story Of: Robert Johnson

He is considered to be one of the greatest blues performers of all time. Biggest hit in his career was definitely „Terraplane Blues” but the main riff and accompaniament work on 'Crossroads Blues' is arguably his most influential track.

Born 8th of May 1911, Hazlehurst Mississippi. Part of his legend is a story of how he sold his soul to the devil and in exchange gained his musical talents. Died 16th august 1938, almost certainly murdered. Conflicting stories abound that he was stabbed by a woman or a jealus husband, given poisoned whisky, or simply paid his debt to Beelzebub.

Robert Johnson recorded 32 songs in his lifetime. However there are some rumours of undiscovered track which is the blues Holy Grail.

During his brief career, Johnson traveled around, playing wherever he could. The acclaim for Johnson's work is based on the 29 songs that he wrote and recorded in Dallas and San Antonio from 1936 to 1937. These include „ I Belive I'll Dust My Broom” and „Sweet Home Chicago” which has become a blues standard. He's songs have been recorded by Muddy Waters, Elmore James, the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton.