Browsing: George Thorogood

Few artists have made such an explosive comeback as John Lee Hooker did when he released ‘The Healer’ in 1989.

‘Live In Boston, 1982: The Complete Concert’ features 12 unreleased tracks, including fan favorites “Who Do You Love?” and “Bad to the Bone”

I don’t like to be greedy. I want to be able to play the guitar like Jimi Hendrix, write songs like Bob Dylan, and perform like Elvis Presley.

Thorogood has the energy of a King Cobra; extremely fast and agile, focused, precise, and intense.

“I was hungry. If they wanted me to play a club opening for the Allman Brothers, I would have done it. There’s no glory in being a street musician, trust me.”

The debut single is the Willie Dixon classic, “Wang Dang Doodle.”

“I could have been playing in front of the Washington Monument for a handful of Republicans, and I would have been in heaven ’cause I’m with Eddie Shaw,” says the million-selling artist…

Beautiful coffee table book gives stunning pictures of the greatest performers in Chicago’s history

John Lee Hooker, the dynamic and immortal bluesman who continues to be one of the most influential figures in music, has announced his official independent candidacy for presidency in 2012.

Tomorrow, the Mississippi Blues Commission will be unveiling a Blues Trail Marker for John Lee Hooker. We’re taking this opportunity to remember a giant in blues music and a cultural icon.