Where is the Robert Johnson blues Museum?

ROBERT JOHNSON BLUES FOUNDATION AND MUSEUM – CLOSED – Museums – 218 E Marion Ave, Crystal Springs, MS – Phone Number – Yelp.

Where is Robert L Johnson buried?

Robert Johnson is buried in Little Zion Baptist Church’s cemetary, in Greenwood, Mississippi. Studied since 1965, it took until the early 2000s to truly confirm his final resting place.

How old is Robert Johnson?

27 years (1911–1938)
Robert Johnson/Age at death

Did Robert Johnson achieved global fame in his lifetime?

Delta bluesman Robert Johnson achieved such transcendent status — but not in his lifetime. Johnson died on Aug. 16, 1938, reputedly poisoned at a juke joint near Greenwood, Mississippi, having enjoyed only one hit record (“Terraplane Blues”) during his brief recording career.

How many graves does Robert Johnson have?

Resting in the Blues: The three graves of Robert Johnson. Apparently Mississippi bluesman Robert Johnson did more than sell his soul at the Crossroads. He split it three ways, kinda like Voldemort’s horcruxes in Harry Potter. Johnson has three gravesites in Mississippi.

What is Robert Johnson’s most famous song?

Sweet Home Chicago (Sessions for Robert J, 2004) It is certainly his most famous song, and for good reason. It follows the basic structure of the popular blues song “Kokomo Blues,” which had already been recorded by several different blues artists (most notably Kokomo Arnold in 1934).

Was Robert Johnson a real person?

Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues musician and songwriter. His landmark recordings in 1936 and 1937 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that has influenced later generations of musicians.

Which guitarist sold his soul to the devil?

Robert Johnson
His playing was to die for—or at the very least, sell your soul to Satan for. Legend has it that Robert Johnson met the devil at a crossroads and gave him his soul in exchange for mastery of the guitar.