Blind Willie Johnson was an influential American gospel blues singer and guitarist whose soulful voice and masterful slide guitar playing have left a lasting legacy on the world of music. Born in 1897 in Pendleton, Texas, Johnson began his life in music by singing hymns on street corners. His recording career was relatively brief, spanning from 1927 to 1930, but during this time he recorded 30 songs that have since b
... MoreBlind Willie Johnson was an influential American gospel blues singer and guitarist whose soulful voice and masterful slide guitar playing have left a lasting legacy on the world of music. Born in 1897 in Pendleton, Texas, Johnson began his life in music by singing hymns on street corners. His recording career was relatively brief, spanning from 1927 to 1930, but during this time he recorded 30 songs that have since become blues and gospel classics. His powerful voice and distinctive guitar style, often using a pocketknife as a slide, made him stand out among his contemporaries.
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