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John Lee Hooker

Michael Ochs Archives

Growing up in a devout Baptist household, Hooker and his 10 older siblings were home-schooled. He ran away at 15 and, despite never learning to read, became one of the most influential blues artists of all time.

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John Lee Hooker

Michael Ochs Archives

Growing up in a devout Baptist household, Hooker and his 10 older siblings were home-schooled. He ran away at 15 and, despite never learning to read, became one of the most influential blues artists of all time.