Robert Johnson was the Paganini of blues musicians. It wouldn't at all surprise me to find out he sold his soul to get that ability. That man was magical.
I like Robert Johnson, and most pre-1970s blues for that matter
Just saw a special on Robert Johnson last evening on........hmmmmm, what's that hoity-toity channel......Ovation or some such? Anyway, it was great. The host was this young white guy whose dad had arranged a concert at Carnegie Hall (way back in the day) and invited Robert Johnson to perform along with many other black artists. He died before he could perform there.......but this "kid" was obsessed with Johnson and tracked down his roots, old girlfriends, marriage records, family, friends, the works.
He could also play thoroughly WICKED versions of Johnson's songs; I was floored watching him do it, and I've been slinging guitar for well over 30 years. Wild fingerstyle meets so-cool-it's-almost-sloppy slide work on a dobro. Just amazing to hear........
Thought you'd like this.