Blind Willie Johnson

Biography

c.1902, Marlin, Texas, USA, d. c.1947, Beaumont, Texas, USA. Blind Willie Johnson was arguably the greatest and most popular ‘sanctified’ singer to record in the pre-World War II era. His forceful singing and stunning guitar work ensured that he continued to sell records even into the Depression. His blindness has been attributed to many causes, the most likely being that his stepmother threw lye-water in his face during a jealous fit when he was about seven. That he should turn to... Read more

Genres

Blues Pop / Rock

Tags

blues

delta blues

gospel

classic blues

folk

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Rural Blues: The Essential Collection (2-CD)

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Dark Was The Night

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