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John Lee Hooker
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22 August 1917 - 21 June 2001
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John Lee Hooker, American pop singer, blues musician, was born on August 22, 1917 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He died on June 21, 2001 in Los Altos, California. The first music lessons, as John Hooker himself told, he receives from William Moore, an amateur musician. Later, John became a member of the bands Fairfield Four and The Big Six, performing religious music.
Hooker's debut album was released in 1948. The single "Boogie Chillen" quickly took first place in the blues charts. The album was
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John Lee Hooker, American pop singer, blues musician, was born on August 22, 1917 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He died on June 21, 2001 in Los Altos, California.
The first music lessons, as John Hooker himself told, he receives from William Moore, an amateur musician. Later, John became a member of the bands Fairfield Four and The Big Six, performing religious music.
Hooker's debut album was released in 1948. The single "Boogie Chillen" quickly took first place in the blues charts. The album was recorded by pianist Bernard Besmen. Although the sound recording equipment was not of high quality, Besmen makes every effort to emphasize Hooker’s unusual style of performance. The growing rhythm and pleasant voice of the vocalist distinguish the songs of John Lee Hooker. Listening to his compositions is a great pleasure for blues fans.
Hooker cooperates with the company "Modern", but under various pseudonyms releases albums on other labels. In the 50s and 60s, Hooker's songs gained popularity in the UK. In 1970, the album was released, which the musician recorded with the band Canned Heat. In the recording of Hooker albums also take part rock musicians Alvin Bishop, Van Morrison, Carl Redl and others. In 1980, Hooker was inducted into the Blues Founders Hall of Fame. In 1986, the singer received a Grammy Award for his next album.
The album "The Healer", released in 1989, is an incredible success, after a slight decline in Hooker's popularity in the 70-80s. Songs from this disc occupy the top lines of many charts, clips fall into the rotation of MTV. This record brings John Hooker another Grammy. In 1990, John Hooker was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The discography of the artist includes about a hundred officially released albums. /