
Episode 166: “Crossroads” by Cream
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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The Life and Times of Robert Johnson
Robert would often refer to himself as one of the Johnson boys, hoping that people would associate him with the more famous musicians. He was a decent but not great guitarist and singer, making a living but not standing out. But then just before he turned 18, he married a 14 year old girl he was in love with,. She got pregnant and went off to stay with family to have the baby. When it was about you, Robert hitchhacked up to be there for the birth, but took some time out to play in a few juke joints along the way. His wife and baby had died in childbirth, and her family were blaming his playing the devil's music, for him not
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