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Crossroads: The Life and Afterlife of Blues Legend Robert Johnson
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Product Description
The result of careful research, this stylish biography of infamous blues musician Robert Johnson reveals the real story behind the mythical talent that made him a musical legend. According to some, Robert Johnson learned guitar by trading his soul away to the Devil at a crossroads in rural Mississippi. When he died at age 27 of a mysterious poisoning, many superstitious fans came to believe that the Devil had returned to take his due. This diligent study of Johnson's life debunks these myths, while emphasizing the effect that Johnson, said to be the greatest blues musician who ever lived, has had on modern musicians and fans of the blues.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #216376 in Books
- Published on: 2008-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 151 pages
Customer Reviews
Readers won't stop on Crossroads
A straight-forward compilation of known facts about Robert Johnson and how blues spread from many sources to the Delta and northward throughout this country. The second half of the book is a slice of how other famous musicians have been influenced and his undeniable stamp on American music history. An easy read on the subject. Readers won't be able to stop and pause on 'Crossroads' because it is fast-pace and informative!
