Multiple choice general knowledge

As the famous story goes, X was a young black man living in Mississippi. Branded with a burning desire to become a great blues musician, he was instructed to take his guitar to a crossroad near Dockery Plantation at midnight. There he was met by a large black man (the Devil) who took the guitar and tuned it. After tuning the guitar, the Devil played a few songs and then returned it to him, giving him mastery of the guitar. He has influenced countless musicians including Eric Clapton. Who/ identify X?

  1. Robert Johnson

  2. Blind Lemon Jefferson

  3. Django Reinhardt

  4. Blind Willie Johnson
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Explanation

Robert Johnson is the legendary blues guitarist who, according to folklore, met the Devil at a crossroads near Dockery Plantation in Mississippi. The Devil tuned his guitar and gave him supernatural mastery of the instrument in exchange for his soul. His profound influence on blues and rock includes inspiring Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and countless other musicians.

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