Robert Johnson: The First Member Of The Illuminati?

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December 2, 2025 • 9 mins

In this episode, we delve into the story of real-life Mississippi Delta blues legend Robert Johnson. He was a man whose life was shrouded in mystery and folklore that alleges he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for extraordinary music skills. He also inspired the character, "Sammie," from Ryan Couglar's "Sinners."

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Johnson-American-musician

https://magnoliatribune.com/2023/07/13/robert-johnson-the-man-myth-legend-and-legacy/

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2010/06/music-monday-blues-robert-johnson-honeyboy-edwards/

https://www.americanbluesscene.com/robert-johnson-death-certificate/

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