Robert Johnson

Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues musician, among the most famous of Delta blues musicians. His landmark recordings from 1936–1937 display a remarkable combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have influenced generations of musicians. Johnson's shadowy, poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given rise to much legend. Johnson's songs, vocal phrasing and guitar style have ... more

Date of birth:

  • May 8, 1911

Date of death:

  • Aug 16, 1938 (age 27 years)

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Awards

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year
  • 5
  • 2003

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 1986
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