Blind Willie Johnson
Blind Willie Johnson (1897–1945) was an American musician, singer and guitarist.
Also recorded as Willie Johnson Jr..
Blind Willie Johnson in brief
- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1945
- Known for
- musician, singer, guitarist, preacher and composer
- Place of birth
- Brenham
Overview
Also worked under the name «Blind» Willie, «Blind» Texas Marlin and The Blind Pilgrim.
Born at Brenham in 1897, died at Beaumont in 1945.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are blues, gospel music and acoustic Texas blues.
Distinctions recorded are Grammy Hall of Fame.
Sources
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- 1.
“Blind Willie Johnson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q712586: Blind Willie Johnson
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