Robert Johnson Blues Foundation

Robert Johnson was an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was born in Mississippi and lived from 1911 to 1938. In the decades after his death, he achieved worldwide renown and has become known as the "King of the Delta Blues Singers." His music has influenced rock stars of the greatest magnitude such as The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and the Allman Brothers, who all sing his praises and have recorded his songs. Johnson recorded 29 songs between 1936 and ‘37 for the American Record Corporation. Most of these tunes have attained canonical status, and are now considered enduring anthems of the genre: “Cross Road Blues,” “Love In Vain,” “Hellhound On My Trail,” “I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom,” “Walking Blues,” “Sweet Home Chicago.” The Robert Johnson Blues Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the spirit, legacy, and accomplishments of Robert Johnson has a voice for many generations to come.