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Two films on the legendary life, music, and early death of Delta blues musician Robert Johnson, who, according to lore, sold his soul to Satan at a crossroads in exchange for those timeless licks that became "Crossroads" and other blues standards. Johnson's work has since influenced generations of blues and rock artists, including Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, and The Rolling Stones. Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life and Music of Robert Johnson (Peter Meyer, 1998, 77 mins.), an in-depth portrait that inc ludes interviews with Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Robert Cray, John Hammond, and other rock and blues luminaries. There are also dramatic recreations of events in Johnson's life, with narration by Danny Glover. This is paired with Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson (R obert Mugge, 2000, 95 mins.), which demonstrates the enormous impact Johnson has had on the contemporary music scene, capturing some of the best moments from the week-long American Music Masters tribute at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Bob Weir, Rob Wasserman, Keb' Mo', Robert Lockwood, Jr., Joe Lo uis Walker, Billy Branch, Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green, Chris Whitley, and more deliver sizzling performances of the blues legend's best songs. Pete Meyer/Robert Mugge---USA---1998/2000---172 mins.
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