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Born in the South, the Blues grew from the sounds of hymns, work songs, and gospels. The Blues grew to change the sound of music, and John Lee Hooker was at the forefront of it.
John Lee Hooker is pictured here in front of a diagram that shows how the Blues stemmed from different genres, pulling influences from a range of music.
Photo Credit: Clemens Kalischer
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Check out this stipple artwork of The Hook by Instagram user u/pjotr_kovalenko.
Got your own tribute to John Lee Hooker? Tag us in your covers, artwork, or anything inspired by the King of the Boogie. We’d love to see it.
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Wishing a heavenly birthday to the one and only Howlin' Wolf.
John Lee Hooker and Howlin’ Wolf shared more than just stages; they shared a mutual respect and a deep-rooted passion for the Blues. Their paths crossed numerous times, most notably during the American Folk Blues Festival tours in the 1960s, where they introduced European audiences to the electrifying energy of American Blues. Their collaborations, both on and off stage, showcased the profound impact they had on each other's music and the genre as a whole.
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In June 1964, John Lee Hooker brought the Blues to British TV with a powerful performance on READY STEADY GO! from Kingsway Studios in London. Backing him for his UK run was British Blues band The Groundhogs, a collaboration that helped bring American Blues to a new generation of UK fans and musicians
With “Dimples” climbing the UK charts, Hooker’s raw, electric sound hit a new audience—and lit a fire under the UK Blues and rock scenes.
A pivotal moment from the King of the Boogie.
📍London, 1964
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On this day in 1999, John Lee Hooker took the stage at the Guinness Fleadh in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
He delivered a powerful set of Blues favorites - capping it off with a crowd-moving version of “Boom Boom.”
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On this day in 1964, John Lee Hooker took the stage on the iconic British TV show READY STEADY GO!
The show, a Friday night staple in the UK during the '60s, featured chart-topping acts and rising stars. At the time, John Lee was gaining serious momentum in Britain - performing his hit “Dimples,” which had climbed into the UK Top 30.
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In May 1996, John Lee Hooker headlined the Santa Cruz Blues Festival at Aptos Village Park in Aptos, California.
The festival, held annually over Memorial Day weekend, featured a lineup that day including Candye Kane and Charles Brown.
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📸: Backstage at Madison Square Garden, May 12, 1991 - John Lee Hooker stands alongside fellow legends Gregg Allman, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Cocker, and Willie Dixon.
A rare moment captured during a night where the Blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll came together under one roof. Timeless talent, one iconic frame.
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Today we honor the legacy of the great King of Blues, B.B. King.
He and John Lee Hooker shared a deep friendship and a mutual respect for each other’s music. Both artists came up from the Mississippi Delta, influenced by the same early Blues legends, and began recording in the late ’40s.
Celebrate B.B. King by revisiting his powerful duet with John Lee Hooker, “You Shook Me”: found.ee/JLHxBBKing
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John Lee Hooker knew the weight of hard times - growing up in Mississippi and hustling through the Blues circuit taught him resilience early on. After finding success, he never forgot those roots.
His path from hardship to success inspired the Hooker family to establish the John Lee Hooker Foundation - an organization focused on empowering youth through arts, education, and wellness. Working alongside nonprofits, the foundation supports grassroots efforts that strengthen communities and create new opportunities.
Learn more: found.ee/JohnLeeHookerFoundation
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The official channel for the “King of the Boogie,” Mr. John Lee Hooker