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Come out for a great night of music with the John

Come out for a great night of music with the John Lee Hooker Foundation and The Sacramento Blues Society at CLUB FOX on June 5th. This fundraiser event supports Blues in the Schools in the Bay Area, & Greater Sacramento Area. A big thank you to our sponsors, Gibson/Epiphone Grammy Museum MS, Cathead Clarksdale MS, Bluescentric, Delmark Records, and Record Man Redwood City! This event is sure to be a good time, don’t miss it - purchase your tickets at the link in bio.
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Coming next week, Xander & @thepeacepirates are ta

Coming next week, Xander & @thepeacepirates are taking over next week’s #BluesMonday. This band has a bit of everything, soul, pop, rock, but most importantly they’ve got the blues. Mark your calendars for Monday, May 30th @ 11 A.M. PST because you won’t want to miss this.
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Remembering the King of the Slide Guitar – Elmor

Remembering the King of the Slide Guitar – Elmore James. A fellow Mississippi bluesman and pioneer like John Lee Hooker, Elmore helped pave the way for future generations of Blues artists. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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“[Bob Dylan and I] were great friends. A beautif

“[Bob Dylan and I] were great friends. A beautiful man. He wasn’t really playing with me for money. He was doing it for fun.” -John Lee Hooker Happy Birthday to the legendary Bob Dylan. Before Bob Dylan was a legend in his own right, he booked his first major gig as an opener for The Hook back in ‘61. At the young age of 19, this opportunity kickstarted his career and sparked a longstanding friendship between the two guitarists. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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Need something stronger than your morning cup of c

Need something stronger than your morning cup of coffee? Listen to the King of the blues with Spotify’s MORNING BLUES playlist to get out of that #BluesMonday funk at the link in bio.
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Shake off those blues with these guitar licks from

Shake off those blues with these guitar licks from IG user @alexabrogo14 from @thedoors’ duet with John Lee, “Roadhouse Blues.” Share your skills with a cover of a John Lee tune with the hashtag #JohnLeeHooker and tag the King of the Boogie for the chance to be reposted.
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#repost @thedoors _ “Art is our salvation, we

#repost @thedoors
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“Art is our salvation, we become the creators. We are the inventors… That’s art. For me, that’s what making music is all about.” -Ray Manzarek Remembering the eternal wisdom and talent that is the legendary Ray Manzarek today. Ray’s left hand held down the bass for The Doors, while using his right hand to create the iconic melodies are what helped shape and define the band’s sound. Honor Ray’s legacy today by commenting on your favorite piano or organ riff. Whether it’s “Light My Fire” or “When The Music’s Over,” there are endless melodies to choose from. Photo by Paul Ferrara.
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The John Lee Hooker Foundation and The Sacramento

The John Lee Hooker Foundation and The Sacramento Blues Society BITS proudly present: Journey Through The Blues! Join living legend Zakiya Hooker for this fundraiser supporting Blues in the Schools in the Bay Area, & Greater Sacramento Area on June 5th. The event will feature BMA Nominee Tia Carroll, BMA Award Winner Tommy Castro, Bollywood Blues Artist Aki Kumar, The Bobby Young Project, and many more. Doors open at 3:00pm, show starts at 4:00pm. Don't miss this!🎸
Get your tickets at the link in bio.
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Wishing The Who’s @yaggerdang a happy birthday!

Wishing The Who’s @yaggerdang a happy birthday! The rockstar guitarist has captivated audiences since the ‘60s with his musical skills and iconic guitar playing. Like many rock stars of that era, Pete was inspired by blues artists including the King of the Boogie. The two worked together on THE IRON MAN: THE MUSICAL BY PETE TOWNSHEND in ‘89. Listen to the project to celebrate Pete’s big day: https://found.ee/Ironman Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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🎶 Hobo'd a long, long way from home, oh Lord 🎶 This #BluesMonday, tune into this live performance of the Hook’s classic, “Hobo Blues”. Singing alongside Ry Cooder, this boogie-filled hit reached #5 on Billboard’s R&B Chart this month back in ‘49. Press play with the link in bio.
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This Mother’s Day, let John Lee Hooker treat you

This Mother’s Day, let John Lee Hooker treat you to some good blues. Get your boogie on with the link in bio. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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John Lee knocked this 1970 live version of “It S

John Lee knocked this 1970 live version of “It Serves Me Right To Suffer” from THE BLACK JOURNAL SERIES right out of the park. Watch the King bring the boogie on the first nationally televised public affairs program by and for African-Americans with the link in bio.
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Dive deep into The Hook’s extensive discography

Dive deep into The Hook’s extensive discography for this challenge. Let’s see who can name this John Lee Hooker record just from this snippet. See if you’re right with the link in bio.
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#Repost @slash _ Reposted from @rbr.music John L

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_ Reposted from @rbr.music John Lee Hooker - Never Get Out of These Blues Alive. He was beloved worldwide as the king of the endless boogie, a genuine blues superstar whose droning, hypnotic one-chord grooves were at once both ultra-primitive and timeless. But John Lee Hooker recorded in a great many more styles than that over a career that stretched across more than half a century. "The Hook" was a Mississippi native who became the top gent on the Detroit blues circuit in the years following World War II. The seeds for his eerily mournful guitar sound were planted by his stepfather, Will Moore, while Hooker was in his teens. Hooker had been singing spirituals before that, but the blues took hold and simply wouldn't let go. Overnight visitors left their mark on the youth, too: legends like Blind Lemon Jefferson, Charley Patton, and Blind Blake, who all knew his stepfather.
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This one never gets old, does it? Instagram user @

This one never gets old, does it? Instagram user @zippyriffs’ cover of “Boom Boom” has all the boogie and rock wrapped into this electric performance. Only a few hooks stand the test of time and John Lee’s “Boom Boom” is one of them. Put on his ‘97 duet rendition with Big Head Todd and The Monsters this #BluesMonday with the link in bio.
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“You could call his [guitar] the guitar that lau

“You could call his [guitar] the guitar that launched a thousand bands. Muddy Waters’ playing was revelatory, his singing unrivaled.” - @rockhall Remembering one of the greats today – @muddywatersofficial. Muddy’s recognized style changed the blues into a booming sound that has and continues to influence rockstars to this day. It’s the boldness of Muddy Waters that has him celebrated by blues lovers, fans, and artists – including The Hook. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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The wait is almost over! The JOHN LEE HOOKER: ONE

The wait is almost over! The JOHN LEE HOOKER: ONE BOURBON, ONE SCOTCH, ONE BEER graphic novel is coming soon and there’s still time to pre-order your copy. The deluxe edition is perfect for the ultimate John Lee fan — including exclusive artwork, a vinyl single, and never-heard-before stories of the bluesman’s life. Pre-order your copy today – via link in bio.
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“Everything comes from blues, just stepped it up

“Everything comes from blues, just stepped it up and changed it a little bit but it’s all blues, when you get right down to where it’s at, it all come from the blues…” -John Lee Hooker Time for your daily dose of blues. Click the link in bio to start listening. #BluesMonday
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These blues from The Hook’s live ‘84 performan

These blues from The Hook’s live ‘84 performance of “Too Many Women” with Ron Thompson & The Resistors will put you in the right mood all weekend long with the link in bio.
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No one can resist grooving to The Hook’s iconic

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