John Lee Hooker Jr. John Lee Hooker: Eight Decades of the Hook Born near Clarksdale, Mississippi on August 22, 1917 to a sharecropping family, John Lee Hooker‘s earliest musical influence came from his stepfather, William Moore ̶— a blues musician who taught his young stepson to play the guitar, and whom John Lee later credited for his unique style on the instrument. November 25, 2008. Bassist John Lee's New Jazz Label, "Jazz Legacy Productions" March 25, 2009. Shout! Playing both electric and acoustic guitar, Hooker's distinctive vocal and instrumental style also shaped the development of rock and folk music during the 1960s and 1970s. July 31, 2006. Unfortunately, that long guest list is what makes the album a fairly unengaging listen. Shout! Factory Honors Master Bluesman John Lee Hooker with First-Ever... July 01, 2001. Blues Legend John Lee Hooker Jr. John Lee Hooker Jr Interview.
John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1912 or 1917 – June 21, 2001) was an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. November 25, 2008. Interviewed at AAJ.
John Lee Hooker Jr. American musician John Lee Hooker (1917-2001) was an influential blues artist who played a role in the development of the genre from the late 1940s through the 1990s. Plays at the Iron Horse in Northampton... July 16, 2009.
Interviewed at AAJ.
John Lee Hooker Jr Interview. July 31, 2006. About John W. Lee Singer/Songwriter Creating original music from the soul, blending musical styles from the Appalachian Mountains to the Islands of the Caribbean. Lee John Blackmore plans to launch his solo career with an initial UK/European tour on the back of an album, the songs for which he is currently writing. 2016 will be an exciting year for this accomplished musician. Blues Legend John Lee Hooker Jr. Plays at the Iron Horse in Northampton... March 25, 2009.
The Healer was a major comeback for John Lee Hooker.Featuring a wide array of guest stars, including Bonnie Raitt, Johnnie Johnson, and Los Lobos, The Healer captured widespread media attention because of all the superstar musicians involved in its production.