Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Robert Johnson 1911 - 1938

It is interesting to note that the music of Robert Johnson on guitar was mostly unheard and unknown during his life in the 1930's   Many other musicians were much better known and made much more money.   And yet today, the music of Robert Johnson is more influential and holds more contemporary interest than almost any other musician of the era.   For example, does anyone remember a single song by the Dorsey Brothers or has anyone ever even heard the sound of the Jack Teagarden Orchestra?


What largely unknown musical ideas exist today that will likewise become all important models of thought for music students of the future?


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William Schaeffer

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