Lost Third Photo of Robert Johnson Acquired by Getty Images

The Getty Images Hulton Archive has recently restored and published a third image of the infamous blues singer, Robert Johnson. See the photo after the jump.


Until now, there were only two verified images of twentieth-century blues singer Robert Johnson. The photo was donated to Getty Images by Johnson’s estate. Johnson is seen standing next to musician Johnny Shines in the photograph. Legend has it that Johnson made a deal with the Devil for his musical talent. Robert Johnson influenced musicians such as Eric Clapton.

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