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John Lee Hooker

Blues

United States
Formed 1917
1 album

Albums & EPs

About John Lee Hooker

Biography

John Lee Hooker was an American blues guitarist and singer born in 1912 who developed a distinctive electric guitar-driven boogie style in Detroit. Rising to prominence with hits like "Boogie Chillen'" and "Boom Boom," he collaborated with rock and blues musicians throughout his career.

Origin

United States

Active Since

1917

Genres

blues, rhythm and blues, Afro-Cuban jazz

Label

Charly Records, Chess Records

Awards

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Biography adapted from: Wikipedia — John Lee Hooker CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo credit: Jean-Luc CC BY-SA 2.0 Wikimedia Commons

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