John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker was an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. The son of a sharecropper, he rose to prominence performing an electric guitar-style adaptation of Delta blues. Hooker often incorporated other elements, including talking blues and early North Mississippi Hill country blues.

  • Title: John Lee Hooker
  • Popularity: 2.548
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1912-08-22
  • Place of Birth: Tutwiler, Mississippi, USA
  • Homepage: http://www.johnleehooker.com/
  • Also Known As:
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John Lee Hooker Movies

  • 1980
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    The Blues Brothers

    The Blues Brothers

    7.7 1980 HD

    Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.

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  • 2009
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    The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

    The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

    8.1 2009 HD

    On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and...

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  • 1960
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    Muddy Waters at Newport

    Muddy Waters at Newport

    1 1960 HD

    A hugely groundbreaking and influential live recording, that set the tone for generations of Blues artist afterwards. Performed during a tumultuous...

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  • 2004
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    John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me

    John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me

    5.7 2004 HD

    Come And See About Me illustrates the career of John Lee Hooker through complete archival performances of his most popular songs, many featuring...

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  • 2006
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    Bits and Pieces About... John Lee Hooker

    Bits and Pieces About... John Lee Hooker

    1 2006 HD

    The blues legend John Lee Hooker was the last great King of the Mississippi Delta Blues, and his unmistakeable musical style made him known the world...

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  • 2001
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    John Lee Hooker - That's My Story

    John Lee Hooker - That's My Story

    4.5 2001 HD

    A teenage runaway who never went to school, John Lee Hooker had trouble spelling his name, even into his eighties. But, despite these humble...

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  • 2008
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    Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges

    Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges

    1 2008 HD

    Documentary looking at how Detroit became home to a musical revolution that captured the sound of a nation in upheaval. In the early 60s, Motown...

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  • 2002
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    John Lee Hooker - Rare Performances 1960-1984

    John Lee Hooker - Rare Performances 1960-1984

    1 2002 HD

    This hour long collection of clips presents John Lee Hooker in a variety of settings, playing both with a band and as a solo artist. The 1964...

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  • 1970
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    John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1983

    John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1983

    1 1970 HD

    The 1983 show kicks off with a simmering version of Hooker’s mid-60s single “Serves Me Right To Suffer.” The Coast To Coast Blues...

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  • 1970
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    John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1990

    John Lee Hooker - Live At Montreux 1990

    1 1970 HD

    The 1990 show finds Hooker making a triumphant return to the Montreux stage with an expanded band that includes female vocalist Vala Cupp, an...

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  • 1997
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    Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey

    Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey

    1 1997 HD

    Wired For Sound documents the role of the Gibson guitar throughout the evolution of rock music.

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  • 2014
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    Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall

    Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall

    6.5 2014 HD

    A history and tribute to British Jim Marshall's amplifiers, which since then became the standard of rock'n'roll amplifiers ever since.

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  • 1993
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    Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

    Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

    6 1993 HD

    Blues as a genre shaped the sound of jazz in the early 20th century and directly led to the creation of rock 'n' roll in the '50s. The scales,...

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  • 2003
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    The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1

    The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1

    1 2003 HD

    Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular...

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  • 2019
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    John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man

    John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man

    1 2019 HD

    John Lee Hooker was one of the greatest bluesmen of the 20th century. Born into poverty and racial segregation, he lived through a monumental time in...

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  • 1992
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    John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992

    John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992

    1 1992 HD

    John Lee Hooker is one of the few legendary bluesmen to crack the MTV barrier. He has recorded and performed with a host of contemporary pop stars....

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  • 1993
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    John Lee Hooker - The South Bank Show

    John Lee Hooker - The South Bank Show

    8 1993 HD

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  • 1991
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    Van Morrison: One Irish Rover

    Van Morrison: One Irish Rover

    1 1991 HD

    One Irish Rover, a documentary focusing on the words and music of Van Morrison, was broadcast in 1991 on BBC 2 Arena TV special and on A&E cable...

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  • 1990
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    Van Morrison: The Concert

    Van Morrison: The Concert

    4 1990 HD

    Van Morrison: The Concert is the second video released by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, first released in 1990. Recorded in New York...

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  • 2020
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    The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live

    The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live

    8.2 2020 HD

    Having not hit the road for most of the 80s, The Steel Wheels Tour was an astounding return for the Rolling Stones, not least as it was the longest...

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  • 2009
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    Blues at the BBC

    Blues at the BBC

    5 2009 HD

    Collection of performances by British and American blues artists on BBC programmes such as The Beat Room, A Whole Scene Going, The Old Grey Whistle...

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  • 1964
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    Top of the Pops

    Top of the Pops

    6.5 1964 HD

    The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

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  • 2003
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    The Blues

    The Blues

    7.1 2003 HD

    The Blues is a 2003 documentary film series produced by Martin Scorsese, dedicated to the history of blues music. In each of the seven episodes, a...

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  • 1970
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    The Blues

    The Blues

    7.326 1970 HD

    A drama about the local field office that investigates criminal cases affecting military personnel in The Big Easy, a city known for its music,...

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