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Delta Blues Museum To Celebrate John Lee Hooker Centennial
“The Delta Blues Museum wants to honor John Lee Hooker’s place in music history and give fans everywhere an interactive opportunity to discover…”
July 27, 2017 No Comments
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John Lee Hooker Centennial Brings New Album
Electrifying the Delta blues he learned in his youth, Hooker developed a driving boogie beat that forever changed the game.
March 2, 2017 No Comments
Memphis Music Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2016
It just shows what a rich pool of talent Memphis has to draw from. Not only this year, but for many years to come.
November 3, 2016 No Comments
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The Language of the Blues: KINGSNAKE
I’m a CRAWILN KINGSNAKE…. John Lee Hooker used to say. But this word’s meaning digs DEEP — back to Africa. Uncover the mysterious and fascinating origins of “Kingsnake”
December 4, 2014 No Comments
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C.C. Rider the Venerator: John Lee Hooker
Black Hat. Dark Sunglasses. Sound like a Blues Brother to you? It is. The original Blues Brother. Inspiration to Jake and Elwood. Master songwriter, electric guitar titan, best-selling bluesman…John Lee Hooker.
August 22, 2014 3 Comments
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This Week in Blues Past:
This Week in Blues Past has some big landmarks, with birthdays of powerful blues stars, a big bootleg recording, blues trail markers, and much more!
August 18, 2014 2 Comments
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The Bluesmobile’s Between the Seats with Luther Allison
This week features one of the most powerful, soulful guitarists in Chicago’s history: the late Luther Allison from way back in January, 1997, just seven months before his untimely death.
April 30, 2014 No Comments
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The Language of the Blues: CAT
Blues and jazz musicians use “cat” to refer to other musicians they respect. Scholars suspect this use of cat stems from this interesting origin…
August 8, 2013 1 Comment
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The Language of the Blues: THE BLUES
Do you know where the term “Blues” came from? Discover the word’s incredible journey and hidden meanings in this week’s Language of the Blues article.
December 26, 2012 2 Comments
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Blues Law: John Lee Hooker v. ZZ Top
The classic boogie blues riff that was first recorded by John Lee Hooker in 1948’s “Boogie Chillun” became the basis for the court case against Z.Z. Top in 1992!
November 26, 2012 1 Comment