Robert Johnson’s entire recording career lasted just seven months. He left behind only 29 songs and two photographs - yet his influence runs through everything from Delta blues to The Rolling Stones, Zeppelin, Dylan, and Clapton.
This episode dives into the myth and the man:
- A troubled childhood in the Deep South
- Tragedy, obsession, and the death of his wife
- The infamous “deal with the Devil” at the crossroads
- His mysterious death by poisoning at 27
And how his music lived on to shape rock and roll. Was it hoodoo, raw talent, or something darker? You decide. Patreon listeners get this episode completely ad-free and early.
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Written and edited by Corinna Harrod with Holly Clarke. Artwork by Jessica Holmes.
Music: "The Mooche" by Duke Ellington (1928).
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