Robert Johnson

This post is dedicated to one of the most important and influential figures in Rock ‘n’ Roll history, Robert Johnson.

Johnson was a blues artist in the 1930s and it was his recordings that laid the foundations for modern blues and rock, without Robert Johnson perhaps we wouldn’t have been gifted with household favourites like Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, and Jack White.

Listed 5th on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists, Johnson was said to have sold his soul to the devil for his undisputed talent. Yes, that seems a tad over the top, but maybe that is just the way Johnson was – for example, Johnson’s lyrics were full of heart aching sentiment that only a career dedicated to the road hands down to you.

Listening to Johnson’s records is the only time I have ever mistook a solo artist for more than one person, seriously listen to “I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom”.

Which is also What’s The Set List’s Track of the Day, since 77 years ago today we lost a highly skilled musician in Robert Johnson.

Robert Johnson

May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938