Gallery - John Lee Hooker

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Thanks to @mojo4music for the amazing 6-page featu

Thanks to @mojo4music for the amazing 6-page feature on John Lee Hooker in this month's issue, featuring interviews between writer Dave DiMartino and Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, George Thorogood, Robert Cray, Steve Berlin, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musslewhite, Roy Rogers, Mike Kappus, and Zakiya Hooker. On stands now!

Photo: Jay Blakesberg

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It’s #BluesMonday! Check out this amazing acryli

It’s #BluesMonday! Check out this amazing acrylic painting by @kerisparenga, painted on a vintage record cabinet! Fabulous work, Keri.

Want to see your art featured on this page? Be sure to tag #JohnLeeHooker when you post.
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The one and only King Of The Boogie: John Lee Hook

The one and only King Of The Boogie: John Lee Hooker.
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"BURNIN’ is Hooker’s show, and he proves to be

"BURNIN’ is Hooker’s show, and he proves to be an immensely charismatic frontman, enlivened rather than tamed by his band. His guitar nimbly rides the groove of each song, splitting the difference between rhythm and lead." -UNCUT MAGAZINE

It's almost time for the BURNIN' 60th Anniversary release! Pre-order all formats at the link in bio before it's out on February 24th.

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On this day back in ‘91, when John Lee Hooker wa

On this day back in ‘91, when John Lee Hooker was officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Bonnie Raitt joined him on stage for a performance of his classic, “In The Mood.”

Watch their full duet at the link in bio.
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“As one of history’s greatest bluesmen, Hooker

“As one of history’s greatest bluesmen, Hooker’s influence spread far and wide, inspiring a generation of musicians across multiple genres, including folk, rock, and blues. A handful of these artists are represented as guests on THE HEALER.” -GRATEFUL WEB

After over a decade of being out of print, Craft Recordings has reissued THE HEALER on both CD and 180-gram vinyl. Have you ordered your copy of the album yet?

Grab yours at the link in bio.
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On this day 52 years ago, John Lee released HOOKER

On this day 52 years ago, John Lee released HOOKER N’ HEAT with Canned Heat. The album was listed as “one of the few occasions when younger musicians partnered [Hooker] to wholly beneficial effect” by THE PENGUIN GUIDE TO BLUES RECORDINGS, and it was received extremely well.

Listen to the album at the link in bio.
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Taken from the forthcoming 60th anniversary reissu

Taken from the forthcoming 60th anniversary reissue of BURNIN', the latest advance single, "Blues Before Sunrise," is available to stream/download now!🔥

Hooker’s dark and moody vocals, and the recordings' haunting ambiance are a perfect fit for this take on the Leroy Carr composition from 1934. The awe-inspiring cover is available for the first time digitally in the new MONO mix, as well as in its original STEREO mix.

These new versions feature remastered audio and come just ahead of the expanded album arriving February 24 on vinyl, CD, and digital formats. Pre-order all formats and listen to “Blues Before Sunrise” at the link in bio!
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“...AND SEVEN NIGHTS, released in 1965 on behalf

“...AND SEVEN NIGHTS, released in 1965 on behalf of Verve Folkways, consists of 11 tracks. The sound of this LP is raw… The atmosphere is dark, linked to the hoarse and sober voice of John Lee Hooker, who is very recognizable.” -CLASSIC ROCK 80

…AND SEVEN NIGHTS is now available to stream wherever you listen to music. What’s your favorite track from the record?

Listen now if you haven’t already at the link in bio.
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Today, we remember another great Bluesman, Howlin’ Wolf. One of the best-known Chicago Blues artists, Howlin’ Wolf was a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. His influence on the Blues is legend, and he blazed a trail for blues musicians everywhere.

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“‘Boogie Chillen’ by John Lee Hooker – THA

“‘Boogie Chillen’ by John Lee Hooker – THAT is a riff. But you take it, absorb it, and apply your own character, so it comes out another way.” -Jimmy Page

Happy Birthday to @LedZeppelin’s, Jimmy Page! This guitarist has been inspired by iconic bluesmen like John Lee Hooker, and his riffs show it. Share your birthday wishes below!

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“One of the greatest entertainers… He was the

“One of the greatest entertainers… He was the King… Rock N' Roll King …”
-John Lee Hooker

Happy birthday to the King of Rock And Roll, Elvis Presley. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis became one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. He spread love for the blues, while paying homage to the Bluesmen that created it. Share your love for him in the comments below.

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The entire legendary 1976 solo concert at New York

The entire legendary 1976 solo concert at New York’s Hunter College, available now to stream as one set with updated cover art. Includes raw and revered versions of “Boom Boom,” “Crawlin’ King Snake,” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.” Also to be released Summer 2023 as a 2-LP set!

Available now for pre-order, the 60th anniversary

Jamming on “Mr. Lucky!” Great groove. 🎸:

Jamming on “Mr. Lucky!” Great groove.

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“They may cut you, they may shoot you, they may

“They may cut you,
they may shoot you,
they may drown you…
I’m bad like Jesse James.”

It’s #BluesMonday, folks. Get in the groove.
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Happy New Year’s Eve🎉 Ring it in right toni

Happy New Year’s Eve🎉

Ring it in right tonight with the sounds of The Hook at the link in bio.

Photo courtesy of Alice Ochs/Getty Images.
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“It's never hard to sing the blues. Everyone in

“It's never hard to sing the blues. Everyone in the world has the blues…”
-John Lee Hooker

Listen to his iconic hit “Boom Boom” at the link in bio.
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Today we remember Eddie Taylor, Blues guitarist an

Today we remember Eddie Taylor, Blues guitarist and friend of John Lee Hooker. John Lee and Eddie began working together in the ‘50s on John Lee’s I’M JOHN LEE HOOKER record, and they performed together throughout their careers.

Watch them play together at the American Folks Blues Festival in ‘68 to The Hook’s “Shake It Baby” at the link in bio.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Get in the h

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Get in the holiday spirit with The Hook on this Christmas Blues playlist at the link in bio.

Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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