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Before the concept of the 27 Club was fully realized, Robert Johnson, a legendary blues guitarist, was one of its earliest members. Dying in 1938, he was not widely famous until after his death. Known for his extraordinary talent and tumultuous lifestyle, Johnson's life became enveloped in folklore, including the famous myth of him selling his soul to the devil for musical prowess. His death remains mysterious, attributed to various theories from poisoning to natural causes, but he undoubtedly laid the groundwork for the bleak legacy that followed.