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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2024 · 20 MIN

Did The Father of The Blues Really Sell His Soul to The Devil?

from Our American Stories · host iHeartPodcasts

On this episode of Our American Stories, legend has it that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads to learn how to play the guitar. According to Steve Johnson, Robert's grandson, that's the furthest thing from the truth. Here he is with the true story of the king of the Delta Blues.   Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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