Robert Johnson
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Robert Johnson
Summary
Robert Johnson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hazlehurst[2]. He was born on May 8, 1911[3]. He died in Greenwood[4]. He died on August 16, 1938[5]. He worked as a guitarist[6], blues singer[7], singer-songwriter[8], street artist[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60,447 views/month, #4,339 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Hazlehurst[2], Robert Johnson…
- Robert Johnson died in Greenwood[4].
- Robert Johnson was born on May 8, 1911[3].
- Robert Johnson died on August 16, 1938[5].
- Robert Johnson died on August 13, 1938[12].
- Robert Johnson held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was Robert Johnson's native language[14].
- Robert Johnson is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
- Robert Johnson worked as a guitarist[6].
- Robert Johnson's professions included blues singer[7].
- Robert Johnson's professions included singer-songwriter[8].
- Robert Johnson's professions included street artist[9].
- Robert Johnson worked as a composer[10].
- Robert Johnson worked as a blues musician[16].
- Robert Johnson received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17].
- Robert Johnson received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18].
- Robert Johnson is recorded as male[19].
- Robert Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Robert Johnson's genre is Delta blues[21].
- Robert Johnson's genre is blues[22].
- Robert Johnson's genre is country blues[23].
- Robert Johnson's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[24].
- Robert Johnson's discography is recorded as Robert Johnson discography[25].
- Robert Johnson is part of 27 Club[26].
- Robert Johnson's Commons category is recorded as Robert Johnson (musician)[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1916-12-05[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1974-02[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 16f11bc1-9a25-46f0-b2d4-0c2b1ebdd16f[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Robert Johnson was born in Hazlehurst[2]. He was born on May 8, 1911[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15]. English was his native language[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include guitarist[6], blues singer[7], singer-songwriter[8], street artist[9], composer[10], and blues musician[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17], a lifetime achievement award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1962[35] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18], a music museum[36], in United States[37], founded in 1983[38].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 16, 1938[5] and August 13, 1938[12]. Robert Johnson died in Greenwood[4].
Why It Matters
Robert Johnson ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60,447 views/month, #4,339 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Bob Dylan[41], a songwriter[42], b. 1941[43], of United States[44], awarded the National Medal of Arts[45], specialised in singing[46]; Led Zeppelin[47], a rock band[48], founded in 1968[49]; The Rolling Stones[50], a musical group[51], founded in 1962[52]; and Keb' Mo'[53], a guitarist[54], b. 1951[55], of United States[56], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album[57].
FAQs
Where was Robert Johnson born?
Robert Johnson's place of birth was Hazlehurst[2].
Where did Robert Johnson die?
Robert Johnson died in Greenwood[4].
What did Robert Johnson do for work?
Robert Johnson worked as guitarist[6], blues singer[7], singer-songwriter[8], street artist[9], and composer[10].
What awards did Robert Johnson receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18].
Who did Robert Johnson influence?
Robert Johnson has been cited as an influence by Bob Dylan[41], Led Zeppelin[47], The Rolling Stones[50], and Keb' Mo'[53].