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Oct 8, 2014 · Discover Clarksdale Crossroads in Clarksdale, Mississippi: Giant novelty guitars now mark the spot where Robert Johnson is said to have sold his soul to the devil.
Oct 5, 2017 · As the legend suggest, Johnson’s exchange took place at a crossroad near Dockery Plantation in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The location was best approximated as the intersection of Highway...
The Crossroads is the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 49 in Clarksdale, Coahoma County, Mississippi where, according to legend, Robert Johnson reputedly sold his soul to the Devil in exchange for his prowess on guitar. Robert Johnson’s song Cross Road Blues is about this legend.
Clarksdale Mississippi is recognized as the location of the famous 'Devil's Crossroads' where Robert Johnson supposedly sold his soul to the Devil in return for fame as a bluesman.
Jun 30, 2023 · The mystery surrounding the crossroads where Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul to the devil remains a subject of fascination and speculation. The four locations of Dockery Plantation, Rosedale, Clarksdale, and Beulah each offer compelling narratives and historical significance to the legend.
Oct 28, 2022 · Clarksdale, Mississippi. : Devil's Crossroads. A trio of electric guitars on a pole marks where legend says that musician Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil for the ability to play the blues. Address: N. State St., Clarksdale, MS. Directions:
The song has become part of the Robert Johnson mythology as referring to the place where he sold his soul to the Devil in exchange for musical genius. This is based largely on folklore of the American South that identifies a crossroads as the site where Faustian bargains can be made, as the lyrics do not contain any references to Satan.
The crossroads themselves are a mystery. Johnson was known as a ramblin’ man so to find the exact location of this fabled point has perturbed and stumped both fans of Johnson, fans of the (musical) Devil and those looking to get their moment in the spotlight — i.e. a selfie.
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Oct 30, 2017 · The most famous spot on the MS blues trail, this crossroads intersection is said to be where Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil for the talent to play the blues. Waymark Code: WMWYF8 Location: Mississippi, United States
Aug 26, 2020 · While the exact location of Robert Johnson’s Crossroads is disputed, Clarksdale has a great photo op and monument for all of our visitors! Find this monument at the crossroads of Highways 61 and 49 next to Abe’s BBQ.
