"...His growling bass probably inspired Charley Patton in performances of religious material....while somber swing of his slide-guitar is echoed in the work of both Patton and Bukka White.", 4.5 Stars - Excellent Plus - "...One of the greatest of the guitar evangelists...but his influence could be heard in a diverse range of performers, from Fred McDowell and Muddy Waters to Bob Dylan and Alex Chilton...", "...one of the greates purveyors of bottleneck styled guitar...As with all great sanctified music, Johnson's performance are compelling because of their conviction..."