Introducing: Southern Gothic

January 5, 2025·52 min·4 clips

Robert Johnson stunned everyone by playing guitar like no one had ever heard before after being laughed at just a year earlier.

This episode of Southern Gothic explores the legend of Delta Blues musician Robert Johnson, delving into the myth that he sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads for musical talent. It traces his tragic life, from personal losses and stigma to his influential but short-lived career, ending with his mysterious poisoning death.

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