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REVIEW: John Lee Hooker “That’s My Story: John Lee Hooker Sings The Blues”

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026John Apice0

John Lee Hooker – That’s My Story: John Lee Hooker Sings The Blues Hearing a classic R&B song like “Money (That’s What I Want)” originally by Barrett Strong in 1959, the Beatles in 1963 & quirky in 1979 by the Flying Lizards, it’s amazing to hear a bluesy rendition in 1960 by blues-great John Lee […]

REVIEW: John Lee Hooker “Burning Hell”

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024John Apice0

John Lee Hooker – Burning Hell To youngsters who are accustomed to synthesizers & over-produced entertainment, this may take some getting used to. But, in 1959 when this was recorded it captured a musical sensibility that’s still gripping to this day. This is an artist playing his guitar & singing alone. No support, no bombastic […]