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June 10, 1938

Robert Johnson Dies

On August 16, 1938, Robert Johnson died under mysterious circumstances near Greenwood, Mississippi, at age 27. Despite recording only 29 songs, his influence on blues, rock, and popular music is immeasurable. He was among the first inductees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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People: Robert Johnson
Sources
1. Robert Johnson: The King of the Delta Blues - PBS2. Robert Johnson - The Official Site of the Blues Foundation3. Robert Johnson - Mississippi Blues Trail - Mississippi Department of Archives and History4. Robert Johnson - The Library of Congress5. Robert Johnson - American Blues Legend - Smithsonian Institution

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