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Eric Clapton said he was "The most important blues singer that ever lived." Today, Robert Johnson would have turned 102 years old. His landmark recordings from 1936–37 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that has influenced later generations of musicians.

Johnson's shadowy, poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given rise to much legend, including the Faustian myth that he sold his soul at a crossroads to achieve success.

As an itinerant performer who played mostly on street corners, in juke joints, and at Saturday night dances, Johnson had little commercial success or public recognition in his lifetime.

Johnson's records sold poorly during his lifetime. It was only after the reissue of his recordings in 1961 on the LP King of the Delta Blues Singers that his work reached a wider audience. Johnson is now recognized as a master of the blues, particularly of the Mississippi Delta blues style.

Johnson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an "Early Influence" in their first induction ceremony in 1986. In 2003, David Fricke ranked Johnson fifth in Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

Happy Birthday Mr. Johnson. RIP

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His box set came out in the early 90s and we would listen to it in our store sometimes. His influence was huge

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A freshly remastered set of his recording came out last year, sounds awesome. If you like his recordings it's a must have. Clearer by far than any previous releases of his stuff.