Crossroads
The Life and Afterlife of Blues Legend Robert Johnson
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4.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
The result of careful research, this stylish biography of infamous blues musician Robert Johnson reveals the real story behind the mythical talent that made him a musical legend. According to some, Robert Johnson learned guitar by trading his soul away to the Devil at a crossroads in rural Mississippi. When he died at age 27 of a mysterious poisoning, many superstitious fans came to believe that the Devil had returned to take his due. This diligent study of Johnson’s life debunks these myths, while emphasizing the effect that Johnson, said to be the greatest blues musician who ever lived, has had on modern musicians and fans of the blues. Since its publication in 2008, Crossroads has been hailed by critics and blues fans alike as the definitive biography of this most elusive of American icons.
Customer Reviews
Not bad
Grave's has written a fine book about Robert Johnson's life and legacy. If you're a fan of the blues and are looking to expand your knowledge of it, then this book is a good place to start. Like squeezing blood out of stone, Grave's has done his homework and written all that can be written about the great man, really, there is nothing more to be said. A few more pictures to supplement the words may have helped gain a better picture of the times and characters involved. Maybe some links to YouTube clips would be helpful. The writing is easy to understand and is short and sweet. Not a bad book at all.