This pic is from Zeke Schein (Matt Umanov Guitars - NYC).
Back in 06, we were hanging out at the Vintage Guitar show in Arlington, TX.... we talked for a long while and we're trading RJ licks on an old 1929 National Triolian Resonator. In our conversation, Zeke mentioned this photograph he had of what he sincerely believes to be Robert Johnson and possibly Johnny Shines.

Take a look, what do you think.
What's your first thoughts?

Zeke Schein RJ photo

Views: 2193

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

I dunno, I compared what RJ looks like on the cover of the Complete Recordings album, and I don't think it is the same guy. Don't know about Shines.

There is a handful of internet blogs/articles about this picture.
I love critical thinking....

Here is another person's analysis of all 3 possible pics of RJ.
Lois Gibson, a forensic artist who works out of the Houston Police Department, and is a graduate of the F.B.I. Academy Forensic Artist Course. Check it out:

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/culture/2008/10/27/a-disputed-robe...
The vanity fair article convinced me
Let's just ask Honeyboy Edwards... he oughta know, right?

My first thought was "really? no way." My second thought, after reading that article, was "hmmmmm, it sho nuf could be."

Then Gene pointed out his fingers. I haven't seen too many folks with fingers that long (although Hendrix and anther Johnson, Eric, come to mind).

In any case, cool pic BB! Thanks for sharing. Makes you think...
I wasn't sure at first, but now that I look at the other two proven Robert Johnson photos...it's looking more like him to me, especially the freakishly long fingers. If you look at the photo with the cigarette, there is the same unusual deep grooves and extra large webbing in between his knuckles.
It would be amazing if it was him! As I undersatnd there are only two pictures of him in existence. The one of him sitting in a studio holding a little parlour-type guitar, and one of him close up with a cigarette in his mouth. If this is him it would be astonishing, but I have to say it sadly doesn't look like him to me....
First thoughts. I don't think so...but the young man on the left has those long RJ fingers. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy.
Yes! Thats his tie and hat alright!
My first thought is....yes. I think it looks a lot like him, especially the hands.
there are more pictures of him, but they are in the possession of his half sister who won't release them to the public.

Peter Jackson said:
It would be amazing if it was him! As I undersatnd there are only two pictures of him in existence. The one of him sitting in a studio holding a little parlour-type guitar, and one of him close up with a cigarette in his mouth. If this is him it would be astonishing, but I have to say it sadly doesn't look like him to me....

RSS

The Essential Pages

New to Cigar Box Nation? How to Play Cigar Box GuitarsFree Plans & How to Build Cigar Box GuitarsCigar Box Guitar Building Basics

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources


Forum

crossover guitar.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 21. 11 Replies

Tune up songs

Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies

Duel output jacks

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies

How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies

CB Bass Guitar

Started by Mi Rankin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Jan 27. 5 Replies

Music

© 2024   Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

\uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->