21K views · 1K reactions | John Lee’s iconic “Boom Boom” with a rock twist? Pour me a glass of that. Share your own genre-blending cover of a John Lee Hooker blues hit with the hashtag #JohnLeeHooker and tag the King for a chance to be featured. : IG user @passthelettuce | John Lee Hooker | Facebook

🎥: John Lee Hooker performing “Boom Boom” on the television show BLACK JOURNAL in 1970. One of Hooker’s most famous singles, “Boom Boom,” was recorded in a session with Vee-Jay Records in 1961. The song reached number 16 on the R&B charts and number 60 on the pop charts in 1962 and has been a staple Hooker hit ever since. Watch the full performance here: https://found.ee/BoomBoom1970-1 | John Lee Hooker

11K views · 59 reactions | John Lee Hooker - "Boom Boom" | For the Love of Art Life Music Sports Technology | Facebook

In April 1959, John Lee Hooker recorded TUPELO BLUES, his first LP tailored for the folk and traditional blues audience. Featuring only his acoustic guitar, Hooker delivers raw, soulful melodies throughout the album. Even David Bowie recognized its impact, naming it one of his top 25 favorite albums of all time. Listen here: https://found.ee/TupeloBlues | John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker’s guitar style solidified his status as a legendary figure in music. On this #BluesMonday, check out some of the guitars The Hook has played over the years. Photos courtesy of Getty Images. #JohnLeeHooker | John Lee Hooker