Many are the myths about Robert Johnson: doing a deal with the devil at the Crossroads to have the talent to play in return for selling his soul; poisoned by a jealous lover or jealous lover's husband - just two amongst many. But what is known is that a great number of people have been influenced by him. These include Muddy Waters, Taj Mahal, Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Jimi Hendrix and many more.

His own influences were persons such as Charlie Patton, Willie Brown, Kokomo Arnold, Son House and Skip James.