Series in which Paul Jones profiles six blues greats who were instrumental in defining post-war blues.

A tribute to the Delta guitarist who sang of despair and who emerged as one of the century's most influential figures. Hooker died in 2001, leaving behind a "dark and swampy" repertoire (in Keith Richards's words) that includes Boom Boom, I'm in the Mood, Boogie Chillen and scores of other classics.
The John Lee Hooker story: page 16