Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues singer and musician. His landmark recordings from 1936–37 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have influenced later generations of musicians. Johnson's shadowy, poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given rise to much legend, including a Faustian myth. As an itinerant performer who played mostly on street corners, in juke ...
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Date of birth:
- May 8, 1911
Date of death:
- Aug 16, 1938 (age 27 years)
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Also known as:
- Johnson, Robert,
- Robert Leroy Johnson
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