djvenus (she/her)Feb 17, 2023

“The most common reason people made a deal with the Devil, according to these accounts, was the desire to play a musical instrument.”

https://tedgioia.substack.com/p/the-real-story-of-blues-legend-robert?

i don't believe in "the Devil" per se, but i understand...
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The Real Story of Blues Legend Robert Johnson's 'Deal with the Devil' at the Crossroads

In this section from my new book, I uncover neglected source materials from the 1930s and provide new insights into the most famous story in blues history

The Honest Broker