Blind Willie Johnson
Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945), commonly known as Blind Willie Johnson, was an American gospel blues singer and guitarist. His landmark recordings completed between 1927 and 1930, thirty songs in all, display a combination of powerful chest voice singing, slide guitar skills and originality that has influenced generations of musicians. His records sold well though as a stre…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- January 25th, 1897
- Died
- September 18th, 1945
- Genres
- Labels
- Columbia