Robert Johnson Birthplace
Robert Johnson born Hazelhurst, Mississippi May 8, 1911 Copiah County
Robert Johnson recording career left an enormous legacy to American music. The body of his work is considered to be the most powerful of its kind.
His music struck a chord that continues to resonate. His blues addresses generations he never knew and made poetry of his vision and fears.
A haunting and lyrical portrait of the human spirit.
King of the Delta Blues Singers.
Marker is at the intersection of Caldwell Drive (U.S. 51) and West Gallatin Street, on the left when traveling south on Caldwell Drive.
Courtesy hmdb.org
