JOHN LEE HOOKER: KING OF THE BOOGIE Opens March 29 at the Grammy Museum L.A. LIVE
To continue commemorating what would have been legendary GRAMMY®-winning blues artist John Lee Hooker's 100th birthday, the GRAMMY Museum® will open John Lee Hooker: King Of The Boogie in the Special Exhibits Gallery on the second floor on Thursday, March 29, 2018. On the night of the opening, Diane Hooker-Roan and Zakiya Hooker, daughters of the late bluesman, will appear at the GRAMMY Museum for a special program.
Presented in conjunction with the John Lee Hooker Estate and Craft Recordings, the exhibit originally opened at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi-Hooker's home state-in 2017, the year of Hooker's centennial. On display for a limited time only through June 2018, the exhibit will include, among other items:A rare 1961 Epiphone Zephyr-one of only 13 made that year-identical to the '61 Zephyr played by John Lee Hooker. Plus, a prototype of Epiphone's soon-to-be-released Limited Edition 100th Anniversary John Lee Hooker Zephyr signature guitar
Instruments such as the Gibson ES-335, Hohner HJ5 Jazz, and custom Washburn HB35, all of which were played by Hooker
The Best Traditional Blues Recording GRAMMY Hooker won, with Bonnie Raitt, for "I'm In The Mood" at the 32nd Annual GRAMMY Awards in 1990
Hooker's Best Traditional Blues Album GRAMMY for Don't Look Back, which was co-produced by Van Morrison and Mike Kappus and won at the 40th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 1998
A letter to Hooker from former President Bill Clinton
The program from Hooker's memorial service, which took place on June 27, 2001, in Oakland, Calif.
Rare photos of Hooker with Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Taj Mahal, Roy Rogers, and Carlos Santana
Clothing items and performance outfits worn by Hooker
"We are thrilled to share with our visitors the legendary tale of world-renowned blues great John Lee Hooker," said Scott Goldman, GRAMMY Museum Executive Director. "The King of the Boogie put Mississippi on the map as a blues mecca with a unique guitar style and driving beat that inspired countless artists-from the Rolling Stones to Led Zeppelin. The GRAMMY Museum is honored to continue celebrating the life and legacy of John Lee Hooker."
With a prolific career that spanned more than five decades, John Lee Hooker remains a foundational figure in the development of modern music, having influenced countless artists around the globe with his simple, yet deeply effective style. Known to music fans around the world as the "King of the Boogie," Hooker endures as one of the true superstars of the blues: the ultimate beholder of cool. His work is widely recognized for its impact on modern music-his simple, yet deeply effective songs transcend borders and languages around the globe. Among Hooker's first recordings were "Boogie Chillun," (soon after appearing as "Boogie Chillen") which became a No. 1 jukebox hit, selling more than 1 million copies. He followed with a string of hits, including "I'm In The Mood," "Crawlin' King Snake," and "Hobo Blues." Across the Atlantic, emerging British bands were idolizing Hooker's work. Artists such as the Rolling Stones, the Animals, and the Yardbirds introduced Hooker's sound to new and eager audiences, whose admiration and influence helped build Hooker up to superstar status. By 1970, Hooker had relocated to California and was busy collaborating on several projects with rock acts. One such collaboration was with rock band Canned Heat, which resulted in 1971's hit record Hooker 'N Heat. The double LP became Hooker's first charting album. At 72, Hooker released the biggest album of his career, The Healer. The 1989 GRAMMY-nominated LP featured contemporary artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Los Lobos, and George Thorogood. In the 1990s Hooker released five studio albums, includingMr. Lucky, which once again teamed Hooker with an array of artists; Boom Boom, which aimed to introduce new fans to his classic material; the GRAMMY-winning Chill Out; and a collaboration with Van Morrison, Don't Look Back, which also garnered two GRAMMYs. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, and in 1997 he was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2000, shortly before his death, Hooker was recognized with a Recording Academy™ Lifetime Achievement Award.
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