John Lee Hooker
Guitarist

John Lee Hooker Net Worth

John Lee Hooker was a legendary blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter born on August 22, 1917 in Clarksdale, MS. He was a highly acclaimed musician, winning multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Traditional Blues Recording in 1990 and 1998. His influence on the blues genre is still felt today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 22, 1917
Birth Place Clarksdale, MS
Age 103 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 21, 2001 (age 83)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $1.9 Million (2024)

About

Blues Guitarist, singer, and Songwriter who has won multiple Grammy Awards, including for Best Traditional Blues Recording in 1990 and 1998.

Before Fame

He was only allowed to Listen to gospel music until he met his stepfather; william Moore, his mother's second husband, showed him how to play guitar and introduced him to blues music.

Trivia

He was a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 1991 for his contributions to blues music.

Family Life

He married Sarah Jones, then Alma Hopes in 1943, and then Maude Mathias in 1944.

Associated With

He covered the song "Rock Me Baby" by B.B. King.

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