Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues
The sometimes mysterious life of the blues legend
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Show Notes
Robert Johnson died in 1938 at the age of 27. He only recorded 29 songs in his lifetime. Yet he is widely recognized as the King of the Delta Blues. His singing, guitar playing and songwriting have influenced musicians to this day. Yet the man’s life was filled with mystery. Was he murdered by a jealous husband? And what about that pact that he supposedly made with the devil? This is the story of blues legend Robert Johnson.
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Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Johnson
https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/devils-music-myth-robert-johnson/
https://magnoliatribune.com/2023/07/13/robert-johnson-the-man-myth-legend-and-legacy/
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