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ABOUT ROBERT JOHNSON BLUES FOUNDATION
The family and heirs of blues legend Robert Johnson provide services to all generations of blues artists and preserve and perpetuate the rich heritage of Delta blues music through the Robert Johnson BluesFoundation.
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The music you hear is Steven performing Sweet Home Chicago.
Steven Johnson, grandson of Robert Johnson, is available for performance.
Call to book entertainment for your event! 601-672-3243
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 Robert Johnson, "King of the Delta Blues ", was born in Copiah County, on May 8, 1911.
By the mid-thirties, Johnson was well known through the Delta, Mississippi, and Tennessee, and began to think about recording his music. He contacted H. C. Spier in Jackson, MS, who connected him with someone who could help him. In 1936 he began to record his songs, among them his most popular Terraplane Blues. He made eleven records which increased his fame.
Johnson is one of the most admired and influential Delta blues artists despite his short life and the small number of recordings that he left. His songs, such as "Sweet Home Chicago", "Come on in My Kitchen", and "Crossroad Blues", are blues classics -- played by thousands of blues artists and adapted by rock 'n' roll artists such as the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Eric Clapton. His life and work would later influence the growth and talent of such famous musicians as Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Bonnie Raitt, the Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and yes, Elvis. More HERE
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GRANT AUSTIN TAYLOR
of Norfolk, Virginia
is the winner of
The
Robert Johnson
Gibson Guitar
New Generation Award for 2010!!
Grant will perform at the Robert Johnson Festival on May 8!
See all award winners |
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The Lost Photograph, Robert Johnson
with Johnny Shines. This is the third known photograph of the blues legend with his friend, Johnny Shines.
8 x 10 hand-signed $100.00 plus shipping
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The Oval image was designed by artist Tom Zotos. It depicts a young Robert Johnson on a fictional handbill that may have been posted to the side of a juke joint somewhere along the Delta.
8 x 10 hand-signed $100.00 plus shipping
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These photos soon available soon in our online store.
Visit our online store for lots of Robert Johnson Memorabilia. We have books, and
the complete Robert Johnson Memorial set of CD's, a great collector's item. |
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