All About Robert Johnson
and his carreer by Makai Watson, and Rena Modi
Influences
Robert Johnson was influenced by many musicians in the south. such as Charlie Patton, Willie Brown, and Eddie House. They taught him a lot, but his dad taught him a lot of things such as the harmonica and some schooling. His older half brother taught him how to play guitar.
Interesting Facts
Robert Johnson wanted to be so good at guitar that he sold his soul to the devil to succeed his goal. that may be why he died at 26.
Interesting Facts
Robert Johnson may have been poisoned when he died on August 16, 1932.
Interesting Facts
In 1986 Robert Johnson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Early Life
Robert Johnson was born May 8th, 1911, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. His parents were poor crop sharers. He could not be educated well. Robert Johnsons stepfather did not like Roberts music. He worked on a field.
Time Period
Robert Johnson started playing guitar in the late 1920s. The time period for his music was 1936-1937. During the time he lived the Harlem Renaissance (where many African-Americans celebrated their culture and heritage through art), and the Great Migration (where many African-Americans moved from the South to the North), were taking place
His Music
Robert Johnson had many great hits in his fast life.
"Cross Road Blues" (1936)
"Come On In My Kitchen" (1936)
"Sweet Home Chicago" (1938)
His music genre is blues and he sang very passionately.