## The Man of Myth
Robert Johnson is the quintessential blues legend. The story goes that he sold his soul to the devil at a Mississippi crossroads in exchange for unmatched mastery of the guitar. Whether myth or man, his 29 recordings are the foundation of everything that came after—from Muddy Waters to The Rolling Stones.
## A Bitter End
In August 1938, at the age of just 27, Robert Johnson died near Greenwood, Mississippi. The cause is shrouded in mystery, with many believing he was poisoned by a jealous husband at a juke joint. He was buried in an unmarked grave, his life as transient and haunting as the songs he sang about ‘hellhounds on my trail’.
## The Father of Modern Music
Robert Johnson’s influence is staggering. He wasn’t just a blues singer; he was the primary architect of rock and roll. His haunting falsetto and intricate picking style still sound modern today. Robert Johnson has been gone for nearly a century, but the ‘King of the Delta Blues Singers’ still reigns supreme in every slide of a guitar string. He passed the crossroads, but his music remains.