Mississippi Blues Trail – Robert Johnson Gravesite MS

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Mississippi Blues Trail – Robert Johnson Gravesite MS

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Description: The Mississippi Blues Trail commemorates the legendary blues musician Robert Johnson with a marker at his gravesite in Greenwood, Mississippi. Known for his profound influence on the genre and his mysterious life, Johnson's legacy is enshrined at the Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church cemetery. The site is one of three purported burial locations for Johnson, who died under enigmatic circumstances in 1938 at the age of 27. The marker not only honors his contributions to blues music but also serves as a pilgrimage destination for fans and historians, celebrating the enduring impact of his haunting vocals and masterful guitar work on the evolution of American music.

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