Check out this clip from an interview with John Lee Hooker at the Capitol Theatre in 1976. The Hook discusses how his stepfather taught him how to play the guitar, what Blues music means to him, how he developed his style and more. Watch the full interview here: https://found.ee/JLHInterview-1 Video courtesy of Pop Rock on MV via YouTube. | John Lee Hooker

Nobody commands that stage like John Lee Hooker. Watch the rest of this electrifying performance right here: https://found.ee/TheBoogie | John Lee Hooker

The Blues legend, then and always. How are you remembering John Lee Hooker today? Honor The Hook by diving into the songs that shaped the sound of the Blues. Listen to JOHN LEE HOOKER ESSENTIALS on Apple Music today: https://found.ee/JLHEssentials-2 Photos courtesy of Getty Images. | John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1917 - June 21, 2001) 24 years ago today we lost a Blues Legend. 15 Facts about John Lee: John Lee Hooker was born on August 22, 1917, near Clarksdale, Mississippi. He was a major figure in post-World War II blues, known for his unique blend of Delta blues and electric boogie. Hooker’s first and breakout hit was "Boogie Chillen’" in 1948, which became a No. 1 R&B single. His musical style often featured a hypnotic, one-chord groove and rhythmic talking blues. Hooker m

ARTISTS WHO HAVE COVERED JOHN LEE HOOKER! John Lee Hooker’s career spanned more than five decades, making him one of the most enduring and influential figures in Blues history. His signature boogie rhythm and raw vocal style left a lasting mark on generations of musicians. Check out this cover of “Boom Boom” by The Animals, live at Wembley in 1965. Know of any other famous covers of The Hook? Comment them down below and check back in every month for more covers. Video courtesy of luvyemedo on Yo