The Dead Daisies are thrilled to announce the release of “Crossroads” today, the first single from their upcoming album Lookin’ For Trouble, via Fame/Malaco Records. The song, immortalized by Delta blues pioneer Robert Johnson, has been reimagined with the band’s signature firepower, delivering a high-energy, soul-drenched performance that bridges past and present.
Few songs in American music carry as much myth and mystique as “Crossroads.” Johnson’s 1936 original – recorded in a single take – gave rise to one of blues’ most enduring stories in that he met the devil at a Mississippi crossroads and exchanged his soul for unearthly guitar prowess. Whether fact or folklore, “Crossroads” became the foundation of modern blues, inspiring generations of musicians. Now, The Dead Daisies put their own stamp on the song channeling its raw emotion with blistering guitars, driving rhythms and an impassioned vocal performance.
“When I first heard the Blues, it was through the music of bands like Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones,” says vocalist John Corabi. “The deeper I researched the music of my heroes the deeper I got into the history or origins. The Blues in my opinion has influenced EVERY genre of music we listen to, with the exception of classical. I would refer to it as ‘The Soul’ of music and I hope you love our interpretation of this song as much as we loved playing it.”
“Crossroads”, by Delta bluesman Robert Johnson has created a myth so large that it’s been etched into the very foundation of rock n roll lore,” adds bassist Michael Devin. “They say Johnson gave up his soul in exchange for his musical genius. Many bands have covered ‘Crossroads’ over the years, now we’ve covered it in our own way.”
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