At midnight in the Mississippi Delta, a man stood at the crossroads—and American music was never the same.

Join host Robert Barber on the State of the Unknown Podcast as we dive into one of the most chilling and enduring tales in American folklore.

Robert Johnson, a gifted but restless bluesman, vanished for months only to return playing like a man possessed. The legend says he made a deal with the Devil at a lonely crossroads—trading his soul for talent that still haunts the blues today.

In this episode, we unravel Johnson’s mysterious life, his haunting songs, and the folklore that surrounds his untimely death. Was it just a story, or one of those true stories of haunted history that becomes more real with every retelling?

From the cotton fields of Mississippi to the rock stages of the world, Johnson’s influence is undeniable. His tale isn’t just music history—it’s part of the paranormal stories, haunted history, and American folklore that continue to captivate us.

If you love haunted places podcasts, creepy podcasts, and paranormal stories that blur the line between fact and myth, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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