Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: August 16
1938
For many, this is the guy who started it all. The singer who allegedly sold his soul at the crossroads died on this date, the victim of a poisoning by a jealous husband in Greenwood, Mississippi. Robert Johnson was the charter member of the “27 club”, the age that he died. He left behind a catalog of two albums and a later find of second takes in a recording career that spanned just two years, from 1936 to 37. Dozens of modern rock and blues artists…including the Stones, Zeppelin and, of course, Eric Clapton…have been touched by his music.
A few years back there was some speculation that the recordings were actually sped up and we’d been listening to an altered history.
1977
The King is dead. Elvis Presley is found dead by his girlfriend Ginger Alden. He was found lying on his bathroom floor. Elvis was only 42 years old.
2014
Taj Mahal brings a heavy dose of blues to the Kent Stage.
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2017
The amazing Ana Popovic at the Kent Stage.
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