Name: That's My Story
Brand: John Lee Hooker

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CH259

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Black

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Limited edition

Release date

2009-11-30

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029667125918

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Black LP

Artist

John Lee Hooker

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Blues / Gospel

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John Lee Hooker was an influential American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born on August 22, 1912 in Tutwiler, Mississippi, he made a lasting impact on the music world until his death on June 21, 2001 in Los Altos, California.
Hooker is best known for his iconic songs such as "Boogie Chillen'" (1948), "Crawling King Snake" (1949), "Dimples" (1956), "Boom Boom" (1962), and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" (1966). His talent extended beyond individual hits as many of his albums achieved chart success in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
In recognition of his immense contributions to music, John Lee Hooker was rightfully inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 as a performer. His legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians worldwide.

by the time of this 1960 recording, john lee hooker's blues had become part of the 'folk boom,' and hooker was one of the many blues and folk artists rediscovered by white urban kids caught up in the late-'50s / early-'60s folk revival. naturally, hooker was happy to oblige a movement that allowed him access to a wider audience, so he entered a new york studio with famed jazz producer orrin keepnews and the rhythm section from cannonball adderly's group for a dozen bracing tracks of unadorned blues. though the most effective cuts are (as usual) solo tunes like the subtly insinuating 'come on and see about me,' bassist sam jones and drummer louis hayes do an admirable job of keeping it appropriately simple while providing a framework for hooker's ominous acoustic riffs and warm, craggy voice.

That's My Story

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