Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson

IMDb 6.0 2000 • 54 min • DocumentaryMusic

Director

Robert Mugge

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Roosevelt Barnes
Roosevelt Barnes Self
Rory Block
Rory Block Self
R.L. Burnside
R.L. Burnside Self
Junior Kimbrough
Junior Kimbrough Self
Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson Self