We’re excited to share that John Lee Hooker's IT SERVE YOU RIGHT TO SUFFER was featured in Billboard’s 10 best reissues of 2025.
As Billboard Notes: "John Lee Hooker’s album for Impulse! paired him with jazz musicians and producer Bob Thiele, and it’s quieter and less raw than most of his work. It has just as much power, though, and this reissue, part of the generally fantastic Verve Acoustic Sounds Series, captures all of it. This is blues, recorded at the highest standard, without sacrificing any grit."
📸: John Lee Hooker and Keith Richards pictured together in 1991.
“John Lee Hooker and Keith Richards photographed on April 11, 1991 at Russian Hill Recorders in San Francisco, CA. My dad was hired by Hooker’s management to capture some candid shots of the two together after they’d just recorded a track for Hooker’s new album. They paid little attention to him as they relaxed, drinking whiskey, smoking cigarettes, and chatting about getting together at Hooker’s house the next day to do it all over again.” - Ricki Blakesberg of Jay Blakesberg Photography
John Lee Hooker loved people and always made sure he had time for everyone. To carry on his legacy, the Hooker family created the John Lee Hooker Foundation, supporting communities and individuals in need through grassroots fundraising and nonprofit partnerships.
In 1996, John Lee Hooker was celebrated with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Blues Foundation.
The night featured tributes from Blues legends including Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder, B.B. King, Robert Cray, Luther Allison, Charlie Musselwhite, Ruth Brown, and Little Milton, all gathered at B.B. King’s club in Los Angeles.
A congratulatory letter from President Clinton was also read aloud, honoring Hooker’s towering influence on American music.
Around this time in 1991, John Lee Hooker lit up the Riviera Theatre in Chicago.
Although the specific setlist isn’t confirmed, this was a period when Hooker was performing staples like “Crawlin’ King Snake,” “Boom Boom,” and “I’m in the Mood” night after night.
John Lee Hooker and John Hammond appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO on October 14, 1992. They joined forces on stage for a powerful performance of “Bottle Up and Go.”
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Happy Thanksgiving from The John Lee Hooker estate 💙
May you surround yourself with family, food, and of course, the Blues.
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We’re excited to share that John Lee Hooker's IT SERVE YOU RIGHT TO SUFFER was featured in Billboard’s 10 best reissues of 2025.
As Billboard Notes: "John Lee Hooker’s album for Impulse! paired him with jazz musicians and producer Bob Thiele, and it’s quieter and less raw than most of his work. It has just as much power, though, and this reissue, part of the generally fantastic Verve Acoustic Sounds Series, captures all of it. This is blues, recorded at the highest standard, without sacrificing any grit."
Read the full feature here: found.ee/JLHBillboard
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New arrivals just dropped in the John Lee Hooker Store!
Rep The Hook with brand-new tote bags, beanies, mugs, phone cases, water bottles, and more.
Shop now: found.ee/JLHStore
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This month in 1996, John Lee Hooker performed at B.B. King’s Blues Club in Los Angeles, California.
It’s always a celebration when you’re celebrating the Blues. 💙
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Around this time in ‘95, John Lee Hooker performed during the South Bay Blues Awards in Santa Clara, California.
Also in attendance were Blues icons Charlie Musselwhite and Albert Collins.
Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
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📸: John Lee Hooker and Keith Richards pictured together in 1991.
“John Lee Hooker and Keith Richards photographed on April 11, 1991 at Russian Hill Recorders in San Francisco, CA. My dad was hired by Hooker’s management to capture some candid shots of the two together after they’d just recorded a track for Hooker’s new album. They paid little attention to him as they relaxed, drinking whiskey, smoking cigarettes, and chatting about getting together at Hooker’s house the next day to do it all over again.” - Ricki Blakesberg of Jay Blakesberg Photography
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John Lee Hooker loved people and always made sure he had time for everyone. To carry on his legacy, the Hooker family created the John Lee Hooker Foundation, supporting communities and individuals in need through grassroots fundraising and nonprofit partnerships.
Learn more and get involved: found.ee/JohnLeeHookerFoundation
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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In 1996, John Lee Hooker was celebrated with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Blues Foundation.
The night featured tributes from Blues legends including Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder, B.B. King, Robert Cray, Luther Allison, Charlie Musselwhite, Ruth Brown, and Little Milton, all gathered at B.B. King’s club in Los Angeles.
A congratulatory letter from President Clinton was also read aloud, honoring Hooker’s towering influence on American music.
📸 Photos: Getty Images
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Around this time in 1991, John Lee Hooker lit up the Riviera Theatre in Chicago.
Although the specific setlist isn’t confirmed, this was a period when Hooker was performing staples like “Crawlin’ King Snake,” “Boom Boom,” and “I’m in the Mood” night after night.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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John Lee Hooker and John Hammond appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO on October 14, 1992. They joined forces on stage for a powerful performance of “Bottle Up and Go.”
Photos courtesy of Getty Images
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