Robert Johnson recorded just 29 songs in just two sessions in 1936 and 1937. His early death at age 27 limited his legacy to this relatively small body of work, but its impact has been enormous. Known almost as well for his celebrated “pact with the devil,” in which he traded his soul for prowess on the guitar, his legend has grown over time. His influence extends not only to other blues musicians, but to rock and roll artists as well. This course will explore the myth and the reality of Robert Johnson’s life and music.