Robert Johnson was an American blues composer, guitarist, and singer known for his eerie falsetto singing voice and masterful rhythmic slide guitar. He influenced many blues and rock musicians, including Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Eric Clapton, and the Rolling Stones. Johnson’s songs include “Cross Road Blues,” “Sweet Home Chicago,” “Love in Vain,” and “Me and the Devil Blues.” A famous legend claims that Johnson sold his soul to the Devil at a crossroads in exchange for his prodigious musical talent.
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