Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) is considered to be the "Grandfather of Rock 'n' Roll". He was among the most famous of Delta blues musicians. Only two photographs are known to exist of Johnson and he only recorded twenty-nine songs from 1936 to 1937. His vocal phrasing, original songs, and guitar style have influenced a wide range of musicians including; Muddy Waters, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter and Eric Clapton. He is ranked fifth in Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Johnson is also an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Monday, August 31, 2009
Black Art History: Robert Johnson
Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) is considered to be the "Grandfather of Rock 'n' Roll". He was among the most famous of Delta blues musicians. Only two photographs are known to exist of Johnson and he only recorded twenty-nine songs from 1936 to 1937. His vocal phrasing, original songs, and guitar style have influenced a wide range of musicians including; Muddy Waters, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter and Eric Clapton. He is ranked fifth in Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Johnson is also an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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