Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson

Robert Mugge
2000-02-28


6
54 min

A tribute to the influence of Delta Blues legend Robert Johnson and the effect that he has had on today's music. Chronicles the legacy of Robert Johnson through interviews and speeches by a number of musicologists and through the performances of Robert Johnson's work by a number of fairly popular contemporary artists. Featuring performances by Rob Wasserman and Bob Weir from the Grateful Dead; Keb' Mo; Robert Lockwood Jr.; G Love and Special Sauce; Gov't Mule; and more.

Cast

Name Character Team
Roosevelt Barnes Self Unowned
Rory Block Self Unowned
R.L. Burnside Self Unowned
Junior Kimbrough Self Unowned
Robert Johnson Self Unowned
Keb' Mo' Self Unowned
Dave Stewart Self Unowned
Bob Weir Self Unowned
Chris Whitley Self Unowned
Rob Wasserman Self Unowned
Robert Lockwood, Jr. Self Unowned
Guy Davis Self Unowned