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Monday 13 May 2013

Tribute Mondays: John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1917 – June 21, 2001) 


  The Man, John Lee Hooker influenced so many with his unique delivery of The Blues; with 100 albums he offered up classics to the masses. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Hooker you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Boom Boom , The healing game (with Van Morrison) , I'm in the mood , Baby, please don't go , Hobo Blues , Crawling king snake , Dimples , I love you honey , Tupelo Blues and Boogie Chillen'

  
      

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_lee_hooker 
Background information
BornAugust 22, 1917
Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States[1]
DiedJune 21, 2001 (aged 83)
Los Altos, California, United States
GenresBluestalking bluescountry blues
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, Musician, Songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1943–2001[2]
LabelsVee-JayChessBlueswayPoint Blank,CrownModernAtcoKingSpecialty,PolydorSavoyImpulse!AceAtlantic,Verve
Associated actsCarlos SantanaBonnie RaittB.B. King,Van MorrisonBob DylanCanned Heat
Websitewww.johnleehooker.com
Notable instruments
Epiphone Sheraton

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