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Tribute to Robert Johnson Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the most mythic figure in blues music, and the musicians who have recorded his songs.

A multiple-choice quiz by saturnwreck. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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saturnwreck

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Multiple Choice

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280,821

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. There are 42 known recordings by Robert Johnson. How many different songs are included in this? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What blues guitarist released a CD of Robert Johnson songs that featured a photo of Robert Johnson's grandson on the cover? Hint

Rory Block

John Hammond

Eric Clapton

Susan Tedeschi

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Eric Clapton's album of Robert Johnson's music called? Hint

Crossroads

Hellhound on My Trail: The Songs of Robert Johnson

Me and Mr. Johnson

The Robert Johnson Songbook

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Hot Foot Powder" is an album of Robert Johnson songs. What celebrated British blues guitarist recorded this album? Hint

Jeff Beck

Paul Kossoff

Jeremy Spencer

Peter Green

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the most common story of how Robert Johnson died? Hint

He was poisoned by a jealous husband.

He was murdered in jail.

He went insane and committed suicide.

He died from a ruptured appendix.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following blues pioneers influenced Robert Johnson's musical style? Hint

Son House

Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup

Leadbelly

B.B. King

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Question 7 of 10

7. "I don't want no woman wants every downtown man she meets. She's a no good dooney
they shouldn't allow her on the street." Which Robert Johnson song do these lyrics come from? Hint

I Believe I'll Dust My Broom

Dead Shrimp Blues

Come On In My Kitchen

Hellhound on My Trail

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the only female blues artist to contribute a track to the tribute album "Hellhound on My Trail: Songs of Robert Johnson"? Hint

Sue Foley

Susan Tedeschi

Bonnie Raitt

Deborah Coleman

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Question 9 of 10

9. What style of blues did Robert Johnson play? Hint

Swamp blues

Delta blues

Chicago blues

Jump blues

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to the well-known myth, what happened to Robert Johnson at a crossroad in rural Mississippi one night? Hint

He made a deal with the devil to be able to play anything on the guitar.

He met the love of his life, who inspired all his songs.

He found a Kalamazoo guitar that he played for the rest of his life.

He caught a bus to Clarksdale.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. There are 42 known recordings by Robert Johnson. How many different songs are included in this?

Answer: 29

Robert Johnson has achieved mythic status and enormous blues influence with a body of work of only 29 songs. His most famous songs include "Hellhound on My Trail", "Sweet Home Chicago" and "Cross Road Blues".

2. What blues guitarist released a CD of Robert Johnson songs that featured a photo of Robert Johnson's grandson on the cover?

Answer: Rory Block

In 2006, Rory Block discovered that Robert Johnson has a large family living in Mississippi, including his son. She met the family and a number of photos with the family are featured in the album's artwork. On the cover, the picture show Johnson's grandson, dressed in the style of clothes seen in the well-known photo of his grandfather.

3. What is Eric Clapton's album of Robert Johnson's music called?

Answer: Me and Mr. Johnson

Clapton released "Me and Mr. Johnson" in 2004. The same year he also released a CD/DVD called "Sessions for Robert J.", which featured the same music, with interviews and live performances.

4. "Hot Foot Powder" is an album of Robert Johnson songs. What celebrated British blues guitarist recorded this album?

Answer: Peter Green

The title of the album by Peter Green with Nigel Watson Splinter Group was taken from the lyrics of "Hellhound on My Trail":
You sprinkled hot foot powder, mmm
mmm, around my door
all around my door
You sprinkled hot foot powder
all around your daddy's door,
hmm hmm hmm
It keep me with ramblin' mind, rider
every old place I go

5. What is the most common story of how Robert Johnson died?

Answer: He was poisoned by a jealous husband.

Robert Johnson died on August 16, 1938 at the age of 27. The most common story given, including on his official web site, is that he was poisoned by a man who was jealous because Johnson was being to attentive to his wife or girlfriend. Other sources say he died of complications of syphilis.

6. Which of the following blues pioneers influenced Robert Johnson's musical style?

Answer: Son House

As a youngster, Robert Johnson was working as a field hand. At night, he would sneak out to juke joints to hear Son House play.

7. "I don't want no woman wants every downtown man she meets. She's a no good dooney they shouldn't allow her on the street." Which Robert Johnson song do these lyrics come from?

Answer: I Believe I'll Dust My Broom

This song, now commonly called just "Dust My Broom", has become a blues standard. Elmore James adapted the lyrics and it was his signature song.

8. Who was the only female blues artist to contribute a track to the tribute album "Hellhound on My Trail: Songs of Robert Johnson"?

Answer: Susan Tedeschi

Susan Tedeschi performed the song "Walking Blues" on that CD.

9. What style of blues did Robert Johnson play?

Answer: Delta blues

The Delta Blues style comes from a region in southern Mississippi. It is characterized by fiery guitar playing and passionate vocals.

10. According to the well-known myth, what happened to Robert Johnson at a crossroad in rural Mississippi one night?

Answer: He made a deal with the devil to be able to play anything on the guitar.

Originally the legend of the musician selling his soul to the devil in exchange for musical genius was attached to a different Johnson -- Tommy Johnson, a bluesman a generation older than Robert Johnson (and not related). Eventually, the story became connected to Robert Johnson, who reinforced it with his song "Crossroad Blues".

The movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" features a crossroads scene which depicts the events of the Robert Johnson legend.

Source: Author saturnwreck

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