A blues musician and songwriter from the United States, Robert Leroy Johnson lived from May 8, 1911, until August 16, 1938. He made seminal records in 1936 and 1937 that showcased a singing voice, guitar prowess, and songwriting genius that have impacted subsequent musical generations. He only had a seven-month recording career, but he is now regarded as a master of the blues, especially the Delta blues style, and one of the most important musicians of the 20th century, despite the fact that his career lasted only seven months. He is referred to as “the first ever rock star” by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
What was Robert Johnson’s last words?
Johnson’s exact cause of death is unknown, however an ulcer he had may have had a role in his demise. Johnson’s last words before being placed in a pine box for burial were, “I pray that my redeemer would come and remove me from my grave.”
