Celebrating John Lee Hooker: King Of The Boogie
Legends
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32m
In conjunction with the opening of the GRAMMY Museum’s special exhibit, John Lee Hooker: King of the Boogie, the Museum welcomed Diane Roan-Hooker and Zakiya Hooker, daughters of the legendary blues artist John Lee Hooker, for an intimate conversation. The conversation was followed by a special performance from Zakiya. Presented in conjunction with the John Lee Hooker Estate and Craft Recordings, John Lee Hooker: King of the Boogie originally opened at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi—Hooker’s home state—in 2017, the year of Hooker’s centennial. The exhibit featured rare recordings and unique items from the Hooker estate.
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