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Friday, 10 April 2015

Earl Hooker

Earl Hooker (January 15, 1929 – April 21, 1970)
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Master Slide Guitarist, Earl Hooker, had a full career; thou he is less regarded, his work still stands out. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Two bugs in a rug, Anna Lee, Calling all Blues, Blues in D natural,  and Blue Guitar

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_Hooker
Background information
Birth nameEarl Zebedee Hooker
BornJanuary 15, 1929
Quitman County, Mississippi
DiedApril 21, 1970 (aged 41)
ChicagoIllinois
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1940s–1970
LabelsCucaChief/Profile/Age,ArhoolieBluesway
Notable instruments
Gibson EDS-1275

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