Robert Johnson

Eric Clapton - 2017

How Eric Clapton was inspired by the “most disturbing” blues guitarist of all time

More myth than man.

Apr 26, 2024

Eric Clapton - Far Out Magazine

Eric Clapton on the artist who wrote “the finest music ever”

One of a kind in the world of blues.

Apr 17, 2024

Keith Richards in Berlin, Germany - 2008

The blues legend that Keith Richards compared to Bach

Teaching him the ways of the blues.

Jan 10, 2024

Mick Jagger - Keith Richards - The Rolling Stones

When The Rolling Stones turned Robert Johnson blues into a country song

The Stones turn Johnson country.

Sep 9, 2023

Woodstock 1969 - Far Out Magazine

10 concerts that changed the world

Spies, riots, revolutions, and magic.

Jul 22, 2023

Robert Johnson: The guitarist Eric Clapton called “the most important blues musician”

His hero.

Feb 15, 2023

Portrait of Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840) - by artist John Whittle

Niccolò Paganini: The first musician to form a Devil’s pact

Fame, fortune and eternal damnation.

Feb 11, 2023

A travel guide to Bob Dylan’s ghost hunting times in the English countryside

The haunting blues record that “possessed” Bob Dylan

“Possessed.”

Sep 16, 2022

Mississippi: A Deep South pilgrimage to the home of the Delta Blues

A brief history of why rock ‘n’ roll is called ‘the devil’s music’

A satanic story.

Jun 25, 2022

Eric Clapton

What Eric Clapton thinks about the Robert Johnson myth

Interesting take.

Jun 24, 2022

The story of Elston Gunnn, Bob Dylan's unknown alter-ego

The life-changing first time Bob Dylan heard Robert Johnson

Transformative.

May 17, 2022

Keith Richards wrote his happiest song when he was sad

Keith Richards picks out a selection of his favourite blues songs of all time

Richards proves his blues bona fides.

May 13, 2022