Person

Robert Johnson

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. Although his recording career spanned only seven months, he is recognized as a master of the blues, particularly the Delta blues style,…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
May 8th, 1911
Died
August 16th, 1938
Genres
Labels
Columbia
Snapper Music
Eagle Records
New West Records
CBS
Last updated: May 27th, 2023

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