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John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1912 or 1917 - June 21, 2001) was a celebrated blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist who became famous beginning in the late 1940s. He topped the R&B charts with "Boogie Chillen'" (1949) and "I'm In The Mood" (1951) and had his biggest Pop/Rock crossover success with the catchy "Boom Boom" (1962). His numerous honors and accolades include being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Boom Boom (1962)
Pop charts debut year: 1951
Years active: ca. 1930s - 2001
Genres: Blues
Labels: Modern, Sensation, Vee-Jay, Chess, Savoy, Atlantic, Verve, Bluesway, Atco, King, Specialty, Impulse, Pointblank, Chameleon, Fortune, Brylen
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