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The official profile of The King of The Boogie, John Lee Hooker. #Hooker100

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Check out this old flyer promoting a concert series by John Lee Hooker and Bob Dylan circa 1961. The duo performed multiple shows at Gerde's Folk City nightclub in New York City.

Which song would you have most wanted to hear Dylan and JLH collaborate on?

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Check out this old flyer promoting a concert series by John Lee Hooker and Bob Dylan circa 1961. The duo performed multiple shows at Gerde's Folk City nightclub in New York City. Which song would you have most wanted to hear Dylan and JLH collaborate on? Photo courtesy of Getty
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🎶Sugar mama ease my misery🎶

This check out Liam St. John's rendition of The Hook's “Sugar Mama,” and the influence John Lee has had on The Blues.

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'Shake It Baby,” it’s Friday!

Get a head-start into your weekend - Watch John Lee Hooker perform “Shake It Baby” at the American Folk Blues Festival in 1968.

Check it out here: found.ee/ShakeItBabyBM

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Get through the mid-week Blues with the JOHN LEE HOOKER ESSENTIALS on Apple Music.

Listen here: found.ee/JLHEssentials-2

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Get through the mid-week Blues with the JOHN LEE HOOKER ESSENTIALS on Apple Music. Listen here: found.ee/JLHEssentials-2 Photos courtesy of Getty Images. #JohnLeeHooker
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'But someday, baby, you ain't gonna worry my life anymore”

John Lee Hooker Performing 'Worried Life Blues' on Mark Naftalin's Blue Monday Party, 1981.

Watch the full performance here: found.ee/WorriedLifeBlu…

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Album of the month ➡️ ‘Urban Blues’

‘Urban Blues’ was released in 1967 and features some of The Hook’s most iconic hits. This electric blues compilation features top tracks like “Mr Lucky,” “Boom Boom Boom,” “Think Twice Before You Go,” and “The Motor City is Burning.” The Hook

Album of the month ➡️ ‘Urban Blues’ ‘Urban Blues’ was released in 1967 and features some of The Hook’s most iconic hits. This electric blues compilation features top tracks like “Mr Lucky,” “Boom Boom Boom,” “Think Twice Before You Go,” and “The Motor City is Burning.” The Hook
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'I have heartaches, I have blues. No matter what you got, the blues is there. 'Cause that's all I know - the blues.” - John Lee Hooker

Fill your day with some of The Hook’s Blues today: found.ee/BestOfHookPlay…

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Check out this digital painting of John Lee Hooker by Instagram user u/davemalanart.

Post a cover or artwork of The Hook and tag this account for a chance to be featured!

Check out this digital painting of John Lee Hooker by Instagram user u/davemalanart. Post a cover or artwork of The Hook and tag this account for a chance to be featured! #JohnLeeHooker #BluesMonday
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Last night at the L.A. Forum, Bruce Springsteen opened with his cover of John Lee Hooker’s “Boom Boom.” 👏

Check out The Hook‘s original here: found.ee/StreamBoomBoom

Video courtesy of Songs by Bruce on Youtube

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John Lee Hooker & The Groundhogs performing “I’m Leaving” on the BBC2 music show The Beat Room in 1964.

The band was named after Hooker’s song, “Groundhog Blues.” The Hook and The Groundhogs mutually admired each other's work, and the English band even backed Hooker on his album

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Happy Birthday to The Blues icon, Muddy Waters.

“Muddy had a sound that was the very essence of the blues, a sound nobody else could make, and he knew it.” -ROLLING STONE

Waters helped shape the electric blues sound - He and John Lee Hooker deeply respected each other. Watch

Happy Birthday to The Blues icon, Muddy Waters. “Muddy had a sound that was the very essence of the blues, a sound nobody else could make, and he knew it.” -ROLLING STONE Waters helped shape the electric blues sound - He and John Lee Hooker deeply respected each other. Watch
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In April 1959, John Lee Hooker recorded TUPELO BLUES.

The album was his first LP packaged for the traditional folk/traditional blues market - The Hook exclusively plays the acoustic guitar and delivers a soulful melody in every song. David Bowie even listed this album on his

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Happy Birthday to John Lee Hooker’s daughter, Zakiya!

Zakiya Hooker, born into the heart of blues, is not just a singer but a storyteller. Her journey began once she stepped into the spotlight in 2017, and crafting her own sound with albums like “Legacy.” Performing

Happy Birthday to John Lee Hooker’s daughter, @ZakiyaHooker! Zakiya Hooker, born into the heart of blues, is not just a singer but a storyteller. Her journey began once she stepped into the spotlight in 2017, and crafting her own sound with albums like “Legacy.” Performing
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'Burning Hell ranks among John Lee Hooker’s most edgy and focused performances.” - All MUSIC

John Lee Hooker released BURNING HELL five years after he originally recorded the album. The album has a more intimate sound, as The Hook is only accompanied by an acoustic guitar.

Make

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'When I die, they’ll bury The Blues with me. But The Blues will never die.” -John Lee Hooker

Watch The Hook perform 'Never Get Out Of These Blues Alive' here: found.ee/NeverGetOutLive

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Rep The King of The Boogie & get all of your Blues needs. Check out clothes, books, records, and more at The Official John Lee Hooker Store.

Check it out & shop today here: found.ee/JLHStore

Rep The King of The Boogie & get all of your Blues needs. Check out clothes, books, records, and more at The Official John Lee Hooker Store. Check it out & shop today here: found.ee/JLHStore #JohnLeeHooker
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The Hook performing in March 1998 at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel.

Has anyone been lucky enough to witness John Lee Hooker performing live? If so, share your memory in the comments.

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The Hook performing in March 1998 at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel. Has anyone been lucky enough to witness John Lee Hooker performing live? If so, share your memory in the comments. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
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'Boom Boom” throughout the years.

Happy - Watch how John Lee Hooker’s iconic hit has changed over the years. Which performance is your favorite?

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🎶 You been gone so long, 'cause I miss you so 🎶

Check out this clip of John Lee Hooker performing with the Eddie Taylor Band on German TV. The program 'Swing In' featured performances by renowned Blues artists as part of the acclaimed American Folk Blues Festival's 1968

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