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 (m 1944 - 1969) , Alma Hopes (m 1943 - 1943) , Sarah Jones
Children	John Lee Hooker Jr.
Parents	Minnie Ramsey , William Hooker

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Singer, songwriter and superb backing vocalist who worked with David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Joan Armatrading

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