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About Blind Willie Johnson
Willie Johnson, commonly known as Blind Willie Johnson, was an American gospel blues singer and guitarist. His landmark recordings completed between 1927 and 1930, thirty songs in all, display a combination of powerful chest voice singing, slide guitar skills and originality that has influenced generations of musicians. His records sold well though as a street performer and preacher, he had little wealth in his lifetime. His life was poorly documented, but over time, music historians such as Samuel Charters have uncovered more about him and his five recording sessions.
Everything about Blind Willie Johnson →- Occupation
- musician, singer, guitarist, preacher
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- January 22, 1897
- Died
- September 18, 1945