Music / John Lee Hooker

"And folks I just can't keep from cryin'."

John Lee Hooker (22 August 1917 – 21 June 2001) was an American blues musician. Considered one of the most influential blues guitarists of all time, Hookers signature guitar-based "boogie-woogie" style was the basis for the entire "Boogie-rock" genre

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• Based on a True Story: "Boogie Chillen" is largely autobiographical.
• Belief Makes You Stupid: "Burning Hell".
• Intercourse with You: "Boom Boom" and "Crawlin' King Snake" is about this
• Signature Song: "Boogie Chillen" and "Boom Boom" are tied.
• Something Blues: "Hobo Blues".
• When She Smiles: "Dimples" is about a beautiful woman with prominent dimples.