John Lee Hooker was an American blues singer and songwriter who had a profound influence on rock and roll music. Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi in 1917, Hooker's music career spanned over five decades, during which he developed his unique style of boogie-woogie piano playing and distinctive vocal delivery.
Hooker's most famous song is probably "Boogie Chillen," a 1948 hit that has been covered by numerous artists including The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and Led Zeppelin. His other notable songs include "Crawling King Snake" and "Boom Boom." Hooker's music was characterized by its slow, heavy tempo and his distinctive growling vocals, which added to the emotional intensity of his performances.
In the latter part of his life, Hooker experienced a resurgence in popularity thanks to the efforts of blues revivalists such as Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt. He released several albums on the Pointblank label in the 1990s, including Mr. Lucky and Accoustic Blues, which further cemented his reputation as one of the greatest blues musicians of all time.
Folk Lore of John Lee Hooker by John Lee Hooker (Record, 2016)
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RARE John Lee Hooker, John Lee Hooker 7" vinyl EP in picture sleeve, mono 1963
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John Lee Hooker That's Where It's At! (Vinyl) 2018 Europe Reissue
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John Lee Hooker - Chess Masters double LP - CXMD 4005 - 1982 UK- 33rpm Vinyl
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John Lee Hooker It Serves You Right To Suffer 180gram 45 rpm Repress
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