Robert Johnson Gravesite - Greenwood
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Truly Jones
N 33° 33.803 W 090° 12.924
15S E 758499 N 3717220
A Part of the MS Blues Trail
Waymark Code: WM6YWP
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2009
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Robert Johnson Gravesite - Greenwood
A seminal figure in the history of the Delta blues, Robert Johnson synthesized the music of Delta blues pioneers such as Son House with outside traditions. He in turn influenced artists such as Muddy Waters and Elmore James. Johnson's compositions, notable for their poetic qualities, include the standards "Sweet Home Chicago" and "Dust My Broom."
This is where Johnson is believed to be buried based on eyewitness testimony. The inscription on the grave was written by Johnson himself shortly before his death and given to his family. It is believed that Johnson was poisoned by a jealous husband at a junk joint very near this cemetery where he was buried.
Inscription by Johnson "Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jerusalem. I know that my Redeemer liveth and that he will call me from the Grave."
Date Installed:: 2005/01/01
Organization that placed the object:: MS Blues Commission
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