The Legend of Robert Johnson

<p><em>"Early this mornin', ooh, when you knocked upon my door, and I said, 'Hello, Satan, I believe it's time to go.' Me and the devil, was walkin' side by side." — Me and the Devil Blues by Robert Johnson</em></p><p>Who exactly is blues musician Robert Johnson, and how is he the most influential musician you've never heard of? How did Robert Johnson go from a racket who couldn't hold a tune in a bucket, to The King of the Delta Blues whose skill surpassed the likes of Son House, in the time span of one year? And what was the cost of his success?</p><p>This week, we discuss the founding member of the 27 club. Even if the name doesn't sound familiar, you <strong>have</strong> heard him. We end the episode with a thrilling, trolling scary story from 4chan.</p><p>Sources for this week include:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/King-Delta-Blues-ROBERT-JOHNSON/dp/B075T8LV1P/ref=asc_df_B075T8LV1P/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312813463827&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2426073808589475166&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029043&hvtargid=pla-424369392863&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=65050767547&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312813463827&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2426073808589475166&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029043&hvtargid=pla-424369392863" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">King of the Delta Blues Vol 1 & 2</a></p></li><li><p><em><a href="ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads</a></em></p></li><li><p><a href="https://rolfpotts.com/robert-johnson-sold-his-soul-to-the-devil-in-rosedale-mississippi/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in Rosedale, Mississippi</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://thedarkpiano.com/dark-ambient-music" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thedarkpiano.com</a></p></li></ul>