Iconic?
He was convicted of both armed robbery and transporting a female minor across state lines for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
He convinced a 14 -year old Apache Indian who was a waitress in Texas, to travel to St Louis to be a hat Check Girl in his Club. Her recollection is that he simply planned on turning her into a house whore after he had his way with her.
But somehow, the convictions would be a reputation death sentence to anyone else perpetrating those same crimes, but a Black Musician? Nope, simply made him even more popular in the thug admirable Negro Community.
And ignored by the affluent Whites who would flock to his shows in droves.
In my estimation, a one hit wonder with Johnny B Goode.
Nothing of any exceptional musical talent in my opinion.
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