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Many ponder what is the most common form of the blues. That could be related to the sub-genre of blues, the chord progression of blues, and other aspects.

That classic Robert Johnson Crossroads location, where he died. It's at the intersection of Highways 1 & 8 in Rosedale, Mississippi, USA.

Many ask, "where is Robert Johnson buried?" Research suggests that place is Mount Zion Mssionary Baptist Church near Morgan City, Mississippi.

You may wonder, which artist is known as the father of the blues? Many would say Charley Patton, W.C. Handy, and Lead Belly among others.

So, where did Robert Johnson sell his soul? It was at the intersection of Highway 61 & Highway 49, just south-west of Clarksdale, Mississippi.

You may wonder, who was the first blues singer? The real answer: no one, or anyone. It grew organically over time to what we now call blues.

So who did Robert Johnson influence? Key figures and groups were Bob Dylan, Clapton, the Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin.

Wondering who were the first blues musicians? They were people such as Peg Leg Howell, Charley Patton, Ma Rainey, and Papa Charlie Jackson.