Episode 312 Deals at the Crossroads - Robert Johnson, Paganini and Petey Wheatstraw
Here we are with another 'Summerween' episode. this time we are digging into musicians who supposedly made deals with the devil for their skill and fame. We start with the Mississippi Delta's favorite crossroads legend, Robert Johnson. We tell both the legendary version of his tale and then we dig down to what is likely the truth behind his life. Then we jump back to Europe in the 1700's where we meet a slightly strange man named Niccolo Paganini and hear about his deal with the devil. Then we dispense with the legend and tell the truth of his life, at least as much as we know, Finally, we…
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