Johnson Robert

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Johnson

, Robert 1911-1938.

American singer and guitarist. A legendary representative of the Delta blues tradition, his recordings influenced many later blues performers.

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References in periodicals archive ?

ROBERT SAMUEL JOHNSON Robert Samuel Johnson claimed PS205,000 over a 32 years.

Drag queen, snorkeller & Syrian kidnap victim all exposed as benefit cheats

Cousin Keith (Royal Navy) JOHNSON ROBERT On June 3rd, peacefully, with his loving family by his side, aged 71 years.

Deaths

SIGPLAN Chair Mark Johnson Robert Mathis Vice-Chair David Wise Teri Payton Secretary/Treasurer Peter Mager Bert Halstead Member-at-Large David Fisher Fran Allen Julian Padget Brent Hailpern Stuart Feldman