Robert Johnson

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Biography

Robert Leroy Johnson was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician. His landmark recordings in 1936 and 1937 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that has influenced later generations of musicians. Johnson's shadowy and poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given rise to much legend. One Faustian myth says that he sold his soul to the devil at a local crossroads of Mississippi highways to achieve success.

Career Overview

Robert Johnson has 6 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Signature works include Me and the Devil Blues, The Story Of The Blues, Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
6
Birth Date
1911-05-08 00:00:00
Birth Place
Hazlehurst, Mississippi, USA

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