Did the legendary blues singer really sell his soul to the devil in exchange for amazing musical skills? Probably not! But there’s still an interesting story there and it features the Coen Brothers.
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, the hosts dive into the legendary blues musician Robert Johnson and the famous myth that he sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads in exchange for his incredible guitar skills. They explore how Johnson went from being laughed off stage for his terrible playing to becoming a blues icon in just a few years, and trace how this supernatural legend actually originated with another blues musician named Tommy Johnson before being mistakenly attributed to Robert Johnson. The episode reveals the surprisingly practical truth behind Johnson's musical transformation and his lasting influence on rock and roll.
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