12’ Bar Ramblin’ #64 ‘John Lee Hooker’ with Stefan Matussek

In the world of electric blues, few could and still cannot achieve a hypnotic groove the way John Lee Hooker did. He is known for his unique driving-rhythm boogie style which incorporated elements of talking blues the Delta blues, early North Mississippi Hill Country blues and boogie-woogie. In this song-writer’s profile we look at the life and work of the man who brought us such classics as “Boogie Chillen”, “Dimples” and “Boom Boom” and who’s influence on modern blues and rock music is unsurpassable. As with previous episodes, it will begin with songs performed by John Lee Hooker himself and later follow up with his songs covered by other artists.