Happy birthday Robert Johnson

[pete.young]

Today would have been Robert Johnson's 100th birthday.

Even if we've never played a note of blues in our lives, the chances are very high that he influenced what we do, either directly or indirectly through the people he influenced.

Respect.

[Mykesbass]

Possibly his birthday!!

But yes, hugely influential on all rock music that followed and thanks for pointing it out Pete (shame Google didn't do a banner)!

[essexbasscat]

The man. We all owe a debt to him in one way or another.

Ta for flagging it up Pete

[flyfisher]

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='1224023' date='May 8 2011, 12:05 PM']Possibly his birthday!!

But yes, hugely influential on all rock music that followed and thanks for pointing it out Pete (shame Google didn't do a banner)![/quote]

I didn't know that and, yes, shame on Google for not having a suitable banner!

It's amazing how one man could have been so influential, given his short life, just a handful of recorded songs and being virtually unkown in his lifetime.

[Sawtooth]

Happy 100th Birthday indeed!

Here is a well written piece online, for those who wish to know more about his life and work - [url="http://www.earlyblues.com/robert_johnson_essay.htm"]Robert Johnson, his life, his music, his legacy.[/url]

Here is a great Robert Johnson cover version ...