Robert Johnson

Legendary, influential delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Born: May 8, 1911, Hazlehurst, Mississippi Died: August 16, 1938, Greenwood, Mississippi Passed away at 27, leaving a widespread impact on music. Some of his songs have been credited to Woody Payne (2), also known as T Colley. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 (Early Influence). Father of Claud Johnson. Note: For the KC & The Sunshine Band drummer, please use Robert Johnson (3). For the English composer from the Renaissance, please use Robert Johnson (9).