Blind Willie Johnson

Blind Willie Johnson was a highly influential American gospel blues singer and guitarist active in the early to mid-20th century. Despite losing his sight early in life, he crafted powerful, soulful music blending religious themes with blues guitar techniques. His distinctive gravelly voice and emotive playing made songs like "Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground" classics that have influenced generations of musicians. Johnson's work captures deep spiritual emotion and showcases the rich tradition of African American blues and gospel music during that era.