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"The King of the Delta Blues Singers" Arguably the single most influential musician of the 20th century. Born c. May 8, 1911 in Hazelhurst, Mississippi.
Wrote 29 songs that were recorded in San Antonio, Texas in November 1936 and Dallas, Texas in June 1937. Among them was "Cross Road Blues" which fueled the myth that he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his guitar and vocal skills.
Robert Johnson is important because he personified the most popular songwriting, vocal and guitar styles of the Mississippi Delta and played the music better than anyone before. He profoundly influenced the mid-century blues artists of Memphis, St. Louis and Chicago, thereby planting the seed that became rock 'n roll.
Died in obscurity c. August 16, 1938 in Greenwood, Mississippi -- one month before John Hammond Sr. located him to play a national tour. He was 27 at the time of his death, preceding Bryan Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and other members of the 27 Club.
Wrote 29 songs that were recorded in San Antonio, Texas in November 1936 and Dallas, Texas in June 1937. Among them was "Cross Road Blues" which fueled the myth that he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his guitar and vocal skills.
Robert Johnson is important because he personified the most popular songwriting, vocal and guitar styles of the Mississippi Delta and played the music better than anyone before. He profoundly influenced the mid-century blues artists of Memphis, St. Louis and Chicago, thereby planting the seed that became rock 'n roll.
Died in obscurity c. August 16, 1938 in Greenwood, Mississippi -- one month before John Hammond Sr. located him to play a national tour. He was 27 at the time of his death, preceding Bryan Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and other members of the 27 Club.
Robert Johnson wrote "Sweet Home Chicago," "Love in Vain," "Stop Breakin' Down," "Traveling Riverside Blues" and "Dust My Broom."
by the migster April 29, 2006
Get the Robert Johnsonmug. The baddest team in the 05 National League proved once and for all that it doesn't matter what you did or didn't do in the early season or in 44 seasons past. The fair weather fans who dis the Astros year after year - because they "know" the team will choke - are 10x bigger losers than this club ever was. Houston, we have a pennant!
The Houston Astros are the 2005 National League champions. Good luck in Chicago, y'all. Knock their Sox off!
by the migster October 20, 2005
Get the Houston Astrosmug. Arguably the most unique, creative and insanely funny animated cartoon concept since the introduction of The Simpsons.
The ATHF team consists of three anthropomorphic fast food characters Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, their jerky Joisey neighbor Carl and his swimming pool, and various comrades and nemeses.
The most popular villians are the Mooninites, two BS-spewing, Atari 2600 sprites who threaten dominance over earthlings but are actually about 28 years behind in development.
ATHF had its origins as a concept for an episode of Space Ghost Coast to Coast where Space Ghost goes to a fast food joint, orders a bunch of food, but is unable to pay for it. The restaurant arranges for their mascots to appear as guests on his talk show and the mascots hijack the show.
The episode was never made, but the characters were pitched to Cartoon Network by their writer/creators Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro and they got their own show.
The ATHF team consists of three anthropomorphic fast food characters Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, their jerky Joisey neighbor Carl and his swimming pool, and various comrades and nemeses.
The most popular villians are the Mooninites, two BS-spewing, Atari 2600 sprites who threaten dominance over earthlings but are actually about 28 years behind in development.
ATHF had its origins as a concept for an episode of Space Ghost Coast to Coast where Space Ghost goes to a fast food joint, orders a bunch of food, but is unable to pay for it. The restaurant arranges for their mascots to appear as guests on his talk show and the mascots hijack the show.
The episode was never made, but the characters were pitched to Cartoon Network by their writer/creators Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro and they got their own show.
The ATHF characters live in New Jesey, but the show is produced in Atlanta. Its creators are originally from Pensacola, FL, and Conyers, GA.
by the migster August 4, 2005
Get the Aqua Teen Hunger Forcemug. One of baseball's greatest true heros and the first Hispanic American inducted into the Hall of Fame. Elected posthumously in 1973 -- the only exception to the mandatory five-year post-retirement waiting period since it was instituted in 1954.
Born in Barrio San Anton in Carolina, Puerto Rico, August 18, 1934. Played right field 18 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, 1955-1972. One of only four MLB players to have won 10 or more golden gloves titles (he had 12) and a .300+ lifetime batting average. Led the Pirates to two World Series victories (1960 and 1971).
Spent much of his time during the off-season in charity work. He would always make it a point to visit children's hospitals in the cities he played in. Died in a plane crash off the coast of Isla Verde, Puerto Rico on December 31, 1972 while en route to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
Born in Barrio San Anton in Carolina, Puerto Rico, August 18, 1934. Played right field 18 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, 1955-1972. One of only four MLB players to have won 10 or more golden gloves titles (he had 12) and a .300+ lifetime batting average. Led the Pirates to two World Series victories (1960 and 1971).
Spent much of his time during the off-season in charity work. He would always make it a point to visit children's hospitals in the cities he played in. Died in a plane crash off the coast of Isla Verde, Puerto Rico on December 31, 1972 while en route to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
by the migster May 31, 2006
Get the Roberto Clementemug. An alter ego of Doors lead singer Jim Morrison, to imitate a Native American shaman. Shamans identified strongly with an animal deity. Jim chose the lizard, which included the ability to shed his skin (leather pants, which he wore chronically). It may also be said he chose a Tyrannosaurus rex for "dinosaur fear" -- the theory that we have a genetic memory from the time when dinosaurs not only ruled the earth, but also snacked on our furry ancestors.
References to the "Lizard King" and his greeting have since appeared in pop culture and entertainment, such as role-playing and computer games, animated cartoons, comics and literature.
References to the "Lizard King" and his greeting have since appeared in pop culture and entertainment, such as role-playing and computer games, animated cartoons, comics and literature.
by the migster April 26, 2006
Get the Lizard Kingmug. by the migster October 8, 2005
Get the Bluesmug. Referring to the content of any blog, especially content that contains annoyingly strong opinions stated as facts.
by the migster February 13, 2006
Get the blogmamug.