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Earl Hooker

Blues
Chicago Blues
This cousin of John Lee Hooker began his career in Memphis, recording for Sun, before moving to Chicago, where he became one of the most sought-after guitarists on stage and in the studio. His featured work is limited, but of incomparable instrumental quality. Influenced by Robert Nighthawk as much as by country music virtuoso Joe Maphis, Earl Hooker was a swift, precise, sensitive and innovative guitarist until his death from tuberculosis.
Songs
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Little by LittleWillie Dixon, Earl Hooker and Junior Wells
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The Sky Is CryingEarl Hooker and Johnny "Big Moose" Walker
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I Could CryEarl Hooker and Junior Wells
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Universal RockEarl Hooker
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Messin' with the KidEarl Hooker and Junior Wells
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You Shook MeEarl Hooker and Muddy Waters
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Little by LittleWillie Dixon, Earl Hooker and Junior Wells

An Introduction to Junior Wells

2:35

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The Sky Is CryingEarl Hooker and Johnny "Big Moose" Walker

Rambling Woman

5:31

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I Could CryEarl Hooker and Junior Wells

An Introduction to Junior Wells

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Universal RockEarl Hooker

4:08

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Messin' with the KidEarl Hooker and Junior Wells

An Introduction to Junior Wells

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You Shook MeEarl Hooker and Muddy Waters

The Chess Box

2:44

Albums