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Blind Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was an American gospel blues singer, guitarist and evangelist. His landmark recordings completed between 1927 and 1930—thirty songs in total—display a combination of powerful "chest voice" singing, slide guitar skills, and originality that has influenced generations of musicians.
Blind Willie Johnson, a seminal figure in American Gospel and Blues music, emerged as a profoundly talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist during the early 20th century. Despite his lifelong blindness, Johnson’s emotive and powerful voice, coupled with his soul-stirring slide guitar playing, left an indelible impact on the music industry.
Blind Willie Johnson Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | AllMusic. Blind Willie Johnson. Follow Artist +. Stunning blues guitarist and arguably the greatest ‘sanctified’ singer to record in the pre-World War II era. Read Full Biography.
Feb 1, 1995 · Johnson, "Blind Willie" (1897–1945). “Blind Willie” Johnson, known as the “Sightless Visionary” and bluesman and virtuoso of the "bottleneck" or slide guitar, was born near Brenham, Texas, on January 22, 1897 (according to his death certificate). He was the son of Willie and Mary (Fields) Johnson. The family moved to Marlin when he ...
Blind Willie Johnson was an American gospel blues singer, guitarist and evangelist. His landmark recordings completed between 1927 and 1930—thirty songs in total—display a combination of...
Blind Willie Johnson was an American gospel blues singer, guitarist and evangelist. His landmark recordings completed between 1927 and 1930 (thirty songs in total) display a combination of powerful "chest voice" singing, slide guitar skills, and originality that has influenced generations of musicians.
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