Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945), commonly known as Blind Willie Johnson, was an American gospel blues singer and guitarist. His landmark recordings …

Blind Willie Johnson, American gospel blues singer and guitar player who performed on Southern streets and was noted for the energy and power of his singing and for his ingenious slide …

When he was seven years old, his stepmother, fighting with his father, threw lye in Johnson's face, permanently blinding him. From his youth, he sang gospel songs while accompanying …

Feb 1, 1995 · Explore the remarkable life of Blind Willie Johnson, the influential bluesman known for his unique slide guitar style and powerful voice. Discover his music, legacy, and impact on …

Willie Johnson, commonly known as Blind Willie Johnson, was an American gospel blues singer and guitarist.

Johnson’s vocals often erupted into harsh, raspy declamations, sometimes enhanced by the sweet phrases sung by Willie B. Richardson. Later known as Willie B. Harris, she and another …

Feb 11, 2024 · Blind Willie Johnson, an American gospel blues singer and guitarist, gained fame for his powerful and passionate performances. He became popular through his recordings in …

Willie Johnson was born to Dock Johnson and Mary King on January 25, 1897 in Pendleton, Texas, a small farming community just north of Temple. He was not born blind. Within the first …

Blind Willie Johnson was an American gospel-blues singer, guitarist, and evangelist whose landmark recordings—completed between 1927 and 1930—demonstrate a powerful …

Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945), commonly known as Blind Willie Johnson, was an American gospel blues singer and guitarist. His landmark recordings …