Robert Johnson was almost virtually undiscovered once the man’s twenty seven year lifetime came to a close in 1938. Today, he is regarded as one of the most influential blues musicians to have ever lived (Robert Johnson Wiki). Shrouded in an abundance of myths, such as the prospect that Johnson had sold his soul to the devil in order to obtain his musical expertise, Johnson’s legend prospers in the recordings of inspired musicians such as Muddy Waters, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and a handful more sensational performers sprouting from the American blues era (Robert Johnson Wiki).
Robert Johnsons King of the Delta Blues Singers released in 1961, superseded the restrictions of former race music and left an inerasable mark on the history …show more content…
The voice of human nature is essential to blues music and instrumental accompaniment acts as almost an accent to the heart wrenching sufferings which are proclaimed through true Johnson style blues (Wells 17). The Rolling Stones social commentaries and political endeavors, are an excellent example of their connection to Johnson’s musical structure. Even more so, the voice, separate from the lyrics is essential to Johnson’s formula. The raspy howling, groaning, and moaning of Mick Jagger to the point of distorting speech to an incomprehensible level displays “emotion over articulation” (Wells 18), a quality often displayed in African music. Undoubtedly, Robert Johnson has had an immense impact on the musical style of The Rolling Stones, from their painfully realistic lyrics to their blues licks, Robert Johnson’s spirit vibrates in the plethora of records they have produced.
The works of Robert Johnson inspired a chain reaction which ultimately led to the re-popularization of blues music in the United States from which it originated in the 1960’s and 70s. Robert Johnson’s impact on electrified blues musicians such as Muddy Watters further commercialized his unique blues style and allowed his art to be discovered overseas. Robert Johnson directly influenced British powerhouse bands such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, The Yardbirds and many more (Schwartz
Robert Johnsons King of the Delta Blues Singers released in 1961, superseded the restrictions of former race music and left an inerasable mark on the history …show more content…
The voice of human nature is essential to blues music and instrumental accompaniment acts as almost an accent to the heart wrenching sufferings which are proclaimed through true Johnson style blues (Wells 17). The Rolling Stones social commentaries and political endeavors, are an excellent example of their connection to Johnson’s musical structure. Even more so, the voice, separate from the lyrics is essential to Johnson’s formula. The raspy howling, groaning, and moaning of Mick Jagger to the point of distorting speech to an incomprehensible level displays “emotion over articulation” (Wells 18), a quality often displayed in African music. Undoubtedly, Robert Johnson has had an immense impact on the musical style of The Rolling Stones, from their painfully realistic lyrics to their blues licks, Robert Johnson’s spirit vibrates in the plethora of records they have produced.
The works of Robert Johnson inspired a chain reaction which ultimately led to the re-popularization of blues music in the United States from which it originated in the 1960’s and 70s. Robert Johnson’s impact on electrified blues musicians such as Muddy Watters further commercialized his unique blues style and allowed his art to be discovered overseas. Robert Johnson directly influenced British powerhouse bands such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, The Yardbirds and many more (Schwartz