Introduction Many have dubbed Johnson the father of modern rock and roll. Of all early bluesmen, Robert Johnson can be considered one of the more prolific. Although he did not live long enough to become as popular as many of the other earlier blues artists, his music has influenced a number of musicians who dramatically changed music history. Popular covers of his songs have been recorded by Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Elmore James,The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and many, many others. Some find interesting the Legend behind the Legend: a partnership with the Devil- his soul for music infamy. Even more interesting is the reality of the man. Although little is known about his history (adding to the rumors surrounding his life) the music remains. Thoughout Rock and Roll, among guitar player's circles, and reverberating through blues fans conversations, Robert Johnson is a name commonly heard. This site includes Real Audio Clips of his recordings. To learn more about the Robert Johnson's "S.A. Sessions" Festival held each November in San Antonio at the famous Gunter Hotel, check out The San Antonio Blues Society website, www.sanantonioblues.com This site is devoted to providing any information about Robert Johnson. If you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to email Comments?

Update- This photo is now debunked! The film rumored to feature Johnson is not him after all.... He had taken a dreary road, darkened by all the gloomiest trees of the forest which barely stood aside to let the narrow path creep through and closed immediately behind. It was all as lonely as could be; and there is this peculiarity in such a solitude, that the traveler knows not who may be concealed by the unumerable trunks and the thick boughs overhead; so that with lonely footsteps he may yet be passing through an unseen multitude... and he glanced fearfully behind him as he added, 'What if the devil himself should be at my very elbow!' His head being turned back, he passed a crook of the road and, looking forward again, beheld the figure of a man, in grave and decent attire, seated at the foot of an old tree. He arose at Goodman Brown's approach and walked onward side by side with him. "You're late, Goodman Brown," said he. Young Goodman Brown       -- Nathaniel Hawthorne