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John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker

American blues musician

The most elemental of the electric blues giants, one of few to both inspire and draw from rock & roll idols.

Born	August 22, 1912
Hometown	Tutwiler, Mississippi, United States of America

Spouse	Maude Mathis, Alma Hopes, Sarah Jones
Children	John Lee Hooker Jr.
Parents	Minnie Ramsey, William Hooker

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