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Originally posted by indianajoe77
He didn't "give" his soul to the devil, he sold it.
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This legend was around in the Delta long before Robert Johnson made it famous.
Originally posted by jokei
reply to post by Theone2000
I'm not too fussed - he was an amazing guitar player, worth it.
Oh, sorry man, but it's already been discussed a few times:
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Originally posted by Blanca Rose
reply to post by Theone2000
To answer your question, NO,
Robert Johnson is famous for being a blues, guitar player.
Since you're so into youtube, check out the song "Crossroads," by Cream.
The song is about Robert Johsnon, and the dilema he faced while standing at a crossroad.
Originally posted by lee anoma
I don't believe that he sold his soul, but I'm sure it was an interesting tale that helped to further establish some mystique to his name.
I think he was simply a talented man.
You know its funny, but this reminds me of the thing Pat Robertson said about Haiti and the curse they were recently punished for when they asked the devil to free them from slavery of all things.
It doesn't make sense to me that God would punish the slaves while blessing the slave masters with prosperity unless he agreed with their ideals and methods. To me, if God left us all to be under the perpetual thumb of "the powers that be", and the only way to gain literal freedom, or even a modicum of prosperity we have to turn to the Devil, what does that say about God?
Either the Devil really does care about man and we've been lied to, or God is siding with the corrupt overseers of Earth and not with the so called meek. Or maybe God does side with the meek and we are all the chosen ones enduring various forms of punishment all across the globe while the actually cursed wealthy religious leaders, politicians, and royalty have us mesmerized to look to them for answers in a cult of personality.
The alleged power the devil grants is fleeting, but it is nothing compared to the alleged blessings of God that have allowed these corrupt elites to maintain control over all of us through the generations. I mean shouldn't the Catholic Church be punished right about now and have to work off a major disaster of their own, or do they just stay rich and powerful with well-kissed golden rings?
Just doesn't make sense to me to even consider these curses or soul-selling tales unless you reevaluate a more disturbing methodology of our savior Gods.
- Lee
Originally posted by Chamberf=6
The whole Faust thing with the deals with the devil are an age old theme. He may have thought about it. Actually do it? I doubt it myself since I don't think it's possible.
Originally posted by scooterstrats
reply to post by Blanca Rose
Er, uhh...Robert Johnson wrote the song as "Crossroads Blues" as done by Cream and many others. But still doesnt make it a true story. Cool legend tho !
Originally posted by Theone2000
I also find it strange how all the SUPER famous people who had any impact on generations and music died at 27, starting with the inventor of rock n roll, Robert Johnson. Just strange.
Originally posted by Blanca Rose
reply to post by Theone2000
To answer your question, NO,
Robert Johnson is famous for being a blues, guitar player.
Since you're so into youtube, check out the song "Crossroads," by Cream.
The song is about Robert Johsnon, and the dilema he faced while standing at a crossroad.