Robert Johnson
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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 (8,973 views/month, #4,339 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Hazlehurst[2].
- 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].
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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[28], in United States[29], founded in 1962[30] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18], a music museum[31], in United States[32], founded in 1983[33].
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 (8,973 views/month, #4,339 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He has been cited as an influence by Bob Dylan[36], a songwriter[37], b. 1941[38], of United States[39], awarded the National Medal of Arts[40], specialised in singing[41]; Led Zeppelin[42], a rock band[43], founded in 1968[44]; The Rolling Stones[45], a musical group[46], founded in 1962[47]; and Keb' Mo'[48], a guitarist[49], b. 1951[50], of United States[51], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album[52].
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[36], Led Zeppelin[42], The Rolling Stones[45], and Keb' Mo'[48].