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Robert Johnson

Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues musician and songwriter. His singing, guitar playing and songwriting on his landmark 1936 and 1937 recordings 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, and as one of the most influenti…

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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·MusicBrainz

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