10 Creepiest Paranormal Events In Rock Music

10. Robert Johnson's talent

When it comes to the foundation of rock and roll, it always comes down to the blues. From the unholy sounds of metal to the standard rock and roll you hear on the radio, every musician has the same starting point that was based around some sort of blues progression. Robert Johnson has become known as a god in the blues community, but the actual source of his talent was far more sinister than anyone may have thought.

Working as a blues troubadour for most of his life, Johnson first had no real skill on his guitar, but that all changed when he ventured on the highway at night. According to legend, Johnson stood at the crossroads in the dead of night, where he was met by none other than Satan himself. Tuning his guitar for good measure, the spirit left Johnson with the instrument, after which he became one of the most respected blues guitarists on the scene.

Even though Johnson would pay back his unholy mentor on songs like Me and the Devil Blues," it didn't lead to a long career, as he died just a few years later after being poisoned by a jealous lover. Robert Johnson may have been a footnote in blues history, but the connection with something much darker than humanity has found its way into rock for years now.