The Deal with the Devil that Created Rock & Roll - Demonic Tales & Robert Johnson

Summary by Krater

This video explores the legend of Robert Johnson making a deal with the devil at the crossroads, examining its roots in cultural history, biblical pacts, and earlier folklore such as the stories of Theophilus of Adana, Twardowski, and Faust. It concludes that while Johnson's legendary status is intertwined with the myth of selling one's soul, his real-life musical genius laid the foundation for modern rock and roll.

From the video

Answers: Did Robert Johnson actually sell his soul at the crossroads to become a legendary blues musician?

• Robert Johnson
• deal with the devil
• crossroads folklore
• blues music history
• Faustian legends
• Tommy Johnson
• Ike Zimmerman
• King of the Delta Blues Singers

What it concludes

• Robert Johnson's legend of selling his soul at the crossroads is the most famous American deal with the devil story.
• The 29 recorded songs of Robert Johnson are the totality of his recorded music.
• Robert Johnson's guitar playing was so advanced it sounded like three people playing at once.
• Robert Johnson's legacy laid the foundation for modern rock and roll and influenced artists like Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Led Zeppelin, and the Beatles.