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Don’t try to see it, just feel it. _ #JohnLeeHo

Don’t try to see it, just feel it.
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“If they played more blues, people would just ge

“If they played more blues, people would just get it - they try to hold it back but just about can't hold it back now because the blues is really going.” -John Lee Hooker

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“I’m a Blues man.” -John Lee Hooker It’s

“I’m a Blues man.” -John Lee Hooker

It’s #BluesMonday, folks. Here’s the King of the Boogie keeping it real.
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Here’s the King Of The Boogie performing “Worr

Here’s the King Of The Boogie performing “Worried Life Blues” on MARK NAFTALIN’S BLUE MONDAY PARTY 1981. Get in the groove!
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Rest In Peace Jazz pianist and composer Ramsey Lew

Rest In Peace Jazz pianist and composer Ramsey Lewis. John Lee and Ramsey crossed paths playing a few festival shows, including the Jazz and Rag Festival in the '70s. Lewis recorded over 80 albums, recorded five records that went gold, and received three Grammy Awards throughout his illustrious career. The John Lee Hooker Estate sends their condolences to the Lewis family.

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On this day in 1948, John Lee recorded “Boogie C

On this day in 1948, John Lee recorded “Boogie Chillen,” “Hobo Blues,” and “Crawlin’ King Snake” at the historic United Sound Systems in Detroit, Michigan. These are some of the iconic songs that brought him to stardom and showcased his unique style. His legacy continues to influence musicians of all genres today.

Give the King Of The Boogie Spotify playlist a listen, and get your boogie on at the link in bio.

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“This is hip, pretty baby. I messed around and f

“This is hip, pretty baby. I messed around and fell in love.”
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This week in 1997, John Lee Hooker was honored wit

This week in 1997, John Lee Hooker was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His family and fellow musicians Mick Fleetwood, Ben Harper, and George Thorogood came to support the King of the Boogie.

Have you visited John Lee’s Walk of Fame star?

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Little girl, go back to school. _ #JohnLeeHooker

Little girl, go back to school.
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Pictured: John Lee Hooker and Ry Cooder on this da

Pictured: John Lee Hooker and Ry Cooder on this day in 1990, performing together at the Bread & Roses Festival at Berkeley’s Greek Theater.

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THE HEALER is returning to vinyl and CD on October

THE HEALER is returning to vinyl and CD on October 28 after more than a decade out of print! This 1989 collection finds the “King of the Boogie” showcasing his classic blues chops alongside noteworthy collaborators like Carlos Santana, Charlie Musselwhite, Canned Heat, and more. The record earned Hooker his first of many GRAMMY® nods, including a win for Best Traditional Blues Performance (“I’m In the Mood” with Bonnie Raitt).

The LP features audio cut by Bernie Grundman and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP. Pre-order at the link in bio!

Do you know what John Lee Hooker album this song i

Do you know what John Lee Hooker album this song is from? Shout it out!

Here’s a hint: you can find the track on John Lee’s BOOM BOOM CD. Grab yours at the link in bio.

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Today we remember Alan Wilson, John Lee Hooker’s

Today we remember Alan Wilson, John Lee Hooker’s friend and lead singer of Canned Heat. Wilson’s final record, HOOKER N’ HEAT, was a collaborative project with John Lee and showcased Alan’s love of classic blues.

Honor his legacy and listen to HOOKER N’ HEAT at the link in bio.

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Happy birthday to John Lee’s longtime friend and

Happy birthday to John Lee’s longtime friend and Blues soul-brother, Van Morrison! Morrison is a two-time Grammy award winner, and is responsible for the creation of household classics like “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Moondance,” and “Into The Mystic.” His songs are etched in music history as some of the most recognizable tunes of his time, and his work remains influential to musicians everywhere.

Celebrate him today and watch their full performance of “Baby Please Don’t Go” at the link in bio.
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In case you missed it... Watch Katy Guillen & Th

In case you missed it...

Watch Katy Guillen & The Drive's #BluesMonday takeover here!

Today’s the day, you dig? We’re here to give y

Today’s the day, you dig? We’re here to give you your blues fix for the week… Katy Guillen & The Drive’s #BluesMonday takeover starts NOW on JLH’s Facebook page!
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Don’t miss out! Catch @kgandthedrive’s #BluesM

Don’t miss out! Catch @kgandthedrive’s #BluesMonday live takeover tomorrow at 11AM PST on John Lee Hooker’s Facebook page!
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Do you know what song this intro is from? Here’s

Do you know what song this intro is from? Here’s a hint: it’s from THE COUNTRY BLUES OF JOHN LEE HOOKER. Shout it out in the comments if you know it.
Bonus points if you can drop some lyrics.
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What can we do now? _ #JohnLeeHooker #TheHook #Ki

What can we do now?
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“I grew up playing at blues jams in Kansas City

“I grew up playing at blues jams in Kansas City and learned how to play music from many [blues] musicians. Those are my roots!” -Katy Guillen

Who’s ready to jam next week with @kgandthedrive? Tune in to their #BluesMonday takeover next week on JLH’s Facebook page, August 29th at 11AM PST.
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