Robert Johnson Robert Leroy Johnson born (May 8, 1911 - August 16, 1938) was a singer, songwriter and guitarist of blues known as "King of the Delta blues." His recordings from 1936 to 1937 show a remarkable combination of singing, guitar skills and talent in composition that influenced generations of musicians, despite having just left a record of 29 songs. His enigmatic life, poorly documented, and death at the age of 27 years have led to the creation of many legends about him. It is considered the "Grandfather of Rock and Roll", his speech, the originality of his songs and his guitar style has influenced a wide range of musicians including John Fogerty, Bob Dylan, Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix, The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers Band, The Rolling Stones, Paul Butterfield, Queen, The White Stripes, The Black Keys, The Band, Neil Young, Warren Zevon, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton, who calls it " The most important blues musician who ever lived. " Ranked 5th in the list of "100 greatest guitarists of all time" by Rolling Stone. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame Rock and Roll in 1986 in the category of "Early Influence" (Early Influences).
Born in the town of Hazlehurst, Mississippi State, United States on May 8, 1911 (although this year is probably wrong), his mother was Julie Ann Majors (Julie Dodds), daughter of slaves who had his son with a journeyman happened on that occasion by the town named Noah Johnson momentarily after separating from her husband Charles Dodds Jr., a carpenter who enjoyed prosperity, after she returned with Charles (now named Spencer), but their relationship did not last mucho.5 Johnson grew with the surname Spencer, not knowing that Charles was not his biological father and the family settled for 1918 in Robinsonville, years later, his mother tells him that Robert Johnson is the son of Noah, so going to take the surname of Since its true padre.5 Johnson showed little interest in music, first by a harp and then the harmonica. He was sent to school but did not show much interest in the study, leaving him under the guise of a problem in sight in 1927. In February 1929 he married Virginia Travis, 16. Shortly after she became pregnant and died in childbirth along with her baby in April 1930. Johnson married a second time with Esther Lockwood, Robert Lockwood Jr. mother, who later became an interpreter of blues also, in the footsteps of his stepfather.
After several years performing throughout the southern U.S.. UU. Had the opportunity to enter his 29 legendary songs. There are 42 recordings (13 subjects were recorded two times), recorded in two recording sessions: the first in San Antonio (Texas) on 23, 26 and November 27, 1936, the second in Dallas (Texas) 19 and June 20, 1937.
His death occurred under strange circumstances. It is said that he was poisoned whiskey by a jealous husband, who owns a bar in which Johnson acted. Some say he died of pneumonia, other than syphilis. His death certificate says he died on August 16, 1938, in Greenwood, Mississippi region and there was no autopsy.
Only two photos of Robert Johnson are preserved. In one sits. White shirt, suspenders. Long black fingers draw a chord on the guitar. Stares at the camera. A cigarette on his lips. In the other also poses with his guitar, wearing a suit with hat. Relaxed, smiling. Ever claimed that appeared in three seconds of some old film. Then they discovered it was not him. In the same tape you can see the poster for a film shot two years after his death.
It has a well-known legend that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads of Highway 61 with 49 in Clarksdale (Mississippi), return to play the blues better than anyone.
After several years performing throughout the southern U.S.. UU. Had the opportunity to enter his 29 legendary songs. There are 42 recordings (13 subjects were recorded two times), recorded in two recording sessions: the first in San Antonio (Texas) on 23, 26 and November 27, 1936, the second in Dallas (Texas) 19 and June 20, 1937.
His death occurred under strange circumstances. It is said that he was poisoned whiskey by a jealous husband, who owns a bar in which Johnson acted. Some say he died of pneumonia, other than syphilis. His death certificate says he died on August 16, 1938, in Greenwood, Mississippi region and there was no autopsy.
Only two photos of Robert Johnson are preserved. In one sits. White shirt, suspenders. Long black fingers draw a chord on the guitar. Stares at the camera. A cigarette on his lips. In the other also poses with his guitar, wearing a suit with hat. Relaxed, smiling. Ever claimed that appeared in three seconds of some old film. Then they discovered it was not him. In the same tape you can see the poster for a film shot two years after his death.
It has a well-known legend that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads of Highway 61 with 49 in Clarksdale (Mississippi), return to play the blues better than anyone.
Robert Johnson nacido como Robert Leroy Johnson (8 de mayo de 1911 – 16 de agosto de 1938) fue un cantante, compositor y guitarrista estadounidense de blues conocido como "El Rey del Delta blues." Sus grabaciones de 1936 a 1937 muestran una notable combinación de canto, habilidades de guitarra, y talento en la composición que influenciaron a generaciones de músicos, a pesar de solo haber dejado un registro de 29 canciones. Su enigmática vida, pobremente documentada, y muerte a la edad de 27 años han dado lugar a la creación de muchas leyendas sobre su persona. Es considerado como el "El Abuelo del Rock-and-Roll", su locución, la originalidad de sus canciones y su estilo de tocar la guitarra ha influido a una gran gama de músicos incluyendo a John Fogerty, Bob Dylan, Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix, The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers Band, The Rolling Stones, Paul Butterfield, Queen, The White Stripes, The Black Keys, The Band, Neil Young, Warren Zevon, Jeff Beck, y Eric Clapton, quien lo llama "El más importante músico de Blues que haya vivido". Ocupó el 5º puesto en la lista de "Los 100 más grandes guitarristas de todos los tiempos" de la revista Rolling Stone. Fue incluido en el Salón de la Fama del Rock and Roll en 1986 en la categoría de "Early Influence" (Influencias tempranas).
Nació en la población de Hazlehurst, estado de Misisipi, Estados Unidos el 8 de mayo de 1911 (aunque probablemente este año sea erróneo), su madre era Julie Ann Majors (Julie Dodds), hija de esclavos que tuvo a su hijo con un jornalero que pasó en esa ocasión por el poblado llamado Noah Jonhson tras separarse momentáneamente de su esposo Charles Dodds Jr., un carpintero que gozaba de prosperidad, tiempo después ella regresó con Charles (ahora apellidado Spencer) pero su relación no duró mucho.5 Johnson creció con el apellido Spencer, sin saber que Charles no era su padre biológico, y la familia se estableció para 1918 en Robinsonville, años más tarde su madre le confiesa a Robert que es hijo de Noah Johnson, por lo que pasa a adoptar el apellido de su verdadero padre.5 Desde pequeño Johnson mostró interés por la música, primero por el arpa y luego por la armónica. Fue enviado al colegio pero no demostró demasiado interés por el estudio, abandonándolo bajo la excusa de un problema en la vista en 1927.
En febrero de 1929 contrajo matrimonio con Virginia Travis, de 16 años. Poco después ella quedó embarazada y finalmente murió en el parto junto con su criatura en abril de 1930. Johnson se casó por segunda vez con Esther Lockwood, madre de Robert Lockwood Jr., que más tarde se convertiría también en intérprete de blues, siguiendo las huellas de su padrastro.Después de varios años actuando por todo el sur de EE. UU., tuvo la oportunidad de dejar registradas sus 29 legendarias canciones. Son 42 grabaciones (13 de los temas fueron grabados 2 veces), registrados en dos sesiones de grabación: la primera en San Antonio (Texas), los días 23, 26 y 27 de noviembre de 1936; la segunda en Dallas (Texas), el 19 y el 20 de junio de 1937.
Su muerte ocurrió en circunstancias extrañas. Se cuenta que fue envenenado con whisky por un marido celoso, dueño de un bar en el que Johnson actuaba. Algunos dicen que murió de neumonía, otros que de sífilis. Su certificado de defunción apunta que falleció el 16 de agosto de 1938, en Greenwood, estado de Misisipi y que no hubo autopsia.
Sólo dos fotos se conservan de Robert Johnson. En una aparece sentado. Camisa blanca, tirantes. Largos dedos negros dibujan un acorde en la guitarra. Mira fijo a la cámara. En sus labios un cigarro. En la otra posa también con su guitarra, vestido de traje, con sombrero. Relajado, sonriente. Alguna vez se afirmó que aparecía en tres segundos de algún antiguo filme. Luego descubrieron que no era él. En la misma cinta se puede ver el cartel de una película rodada dos años después de su muerte.
Cuenta una conocida leyenda que Robert Johnson vendió su alma al diablo en el cruce de la autopista 61 con la 49 en Clarksdale (Misisipi), a cambio de interpretar el blues mejor que nadie.
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