John Lee Hooker
"A steady pulse drives his music forward, layered with expressive guitar lines that create tension and release through rhythmic insistence."
Quick Start
A good place to start with John Lee Hooker is…
I'm John Lee Hooker
1959
Career Arc
John Lee Hooker's discography from 1956 to 2005
Full discography
John Lee Hooker's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Blues Is the Healer
2005
Come See About Me
2004
Don't Look Back
1997
Chill Out
1995
Boom Boom
1992
Mr. Lucky
1991
More Real Folk Blues / The Missing Album
1991
The Ultimate Collection
1991
The Healer
1989
Jealous
1986
Sittin' Here Thinkin'
1979
Free Beer and Chicken
1974
Born in Mississippi, Raised Up in Tennessee
1973
Kabuki Wuki
1973
Never Get Out of These Blues Alive
1972
Endless Boogie
1971
I Feel Good!
1971
Goin' Down Highway 51
1971
The Cream
1978
Get Back Home in the U.S.A.
1970
Concert at Newport
1964
Live at Sugar Hill
1963
Folk Blues
1962
Burnin'
Live at Soledad Prison
Original Folk Blues
I Wanna Dance All Night
Simply the Truth
1969
If You Miss 'Im...I Got 'Im
1969
That's Where It's At!
1969
Live at Cafe Au Go Go
1967
Urban Blues
1967
The Real Folk Blues
1966
It Serve You Right to Suffer
1966
...And Seven Nights
1965
Burning Hell
1964
The Big Soul of John Lee Hooker
1963
On Campus
1963
Don't Turn Me from Your Door
1963
John Lee Hooker
1962
The Folk Lore of John Lee Hooker
1961
John Lee Hooker Sings the Blues
1961
John Lee Hooker Plays & Sings the Blues
1961
Travelin'
1960
That's My Story
1960
I'm John Lee Hooker
1959
The Country Blues of John Lee Hooker
1959
House of the Blues
1959
Singles ()
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does John Lee Hooker sound like?
A steady pulse drives his music forward, layered with expressive guitar lines that create tension and release through rhythmic insistence. Rooted in R&B and Afro-Cuban jazz. Start with The Real Folk Blues.
What is the best John Lee Hooker album to start with?
The best album to start with is "The Real Folk Blues" (1966). It's the most representative of what makes John Lee Hooker worth hearing.
Who is John Lee Hooker for?
If you're into R&B and Afro-Cuban jazz, John Lee Hooker is worth your time. A steady pulse drives his music forward, layered with expressive guitar lines that create tension and release through rhythmic insistence.
How many albums does John Lee Hooker have?
John Lee Hooker has 51 releases in their discography, including 48 albums.
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