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E12 Corrupted Clip: Robert Johnson

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Robert Johnson was an American musician and songwriter in the 1930s. According to legend, Robert met the devil at a crossroads and was the first musician to sell his soul for rock and roll. Robert’s death at 27 years old, would be as mysterious as his life. The 1961 release of his album, King of the Delta Blues Singers, brought Robert fame. He would influence artists like Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Jack White, and Led Zeppelin.

 

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      Sources for this episode:

      • Can’t You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson. 1997.
      • “Court Rules Father of the Blues Has a Son.” The New York Times Web Archive, https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/national/061700ms-johnson.html. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
      • Deburke321. The Man Who Sold His Soul to The Devil (Robert Johnson). YouTube, 9 Feb. 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Ury06WEco.
      • “Home - Robert Johnson Blues Foundation.” Robert Johnson Blues Foundation, https://www.facebook.com/robertjohnsonblues, https://www.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org/. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
      • James, Ben. “Brother Robert” Reveals True Story Of Growing Up With Blues Legend Robert Johnson. 29 Dec. 2020, https://www.npr.org/2020/12/29/950794131/brother-robert-reveals-true-story-of-growing-up-with-blues-legend-robert-johnson.
      • Stone, Rolling. “A Brief History of the 27 Club.” Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2019, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/the-27-club-a-brief-history-17853/anton-yelchin-27206/.
      • Taub, Matthew. “The Not-So-Mysterious Missing Grave of Blues Legend Robert Johnson - Atlas Obscura.” Atlas Obscura, Atlas Obscura, 23 Oct. 2019, https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/where-is-robert-johnson-buried#:~:text=Some%20decades%20later%2C%20a%20new,can’t%20find%20eternal%20rest.

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