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  1. Blind Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was an American gospel blues singer, guitarist and evangelist. [1] 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 ...

  2. Blind Willie Johnson (born January 22, 1897, Independence, near Brenham, Texas, U.S.—died September 18, 1945, Beaumont, Texas) was an American gospel blues singer and guitar player who performed on Southern streets and was noted for the energy and power of his singing and for his ingenious slide guitar accompaniments.

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  3. Aug 7, 2007 · Blind Willie Johnson - Dark was the night... jovauri. 5.59K subscribers. Subscribed. 111K. 5.4M views 16 years ago. The photo around 1:30 is Blind Willie McTell not Johnson... ...more. The...

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  4. Feb 26, 2016 · A feature article that explores the life and music of Blind Willie Johnson, a blind Texas bluesman who recorded some of the most influential songs in American music history. Learn about his gospel-inspired slide guitar style, his lyrics of pain and suffering, and his influence on artists like Jack White, Ry Cooder and Nina Simone.

  5. Feb 11, 2024 · 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.

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  7. 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.

  8. 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...

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