{"title":"John Lee Hooker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Lee Hooker had a way of playing the blues that felt raw, hypnotic, and completely his own. His guitar style was loose and rhythmic, almost like he was having a private conversation with the instrument. His voice carried this deep, earthy tone that made every line feel lived‑in. He didn’t rely on fancy tricks—just groove, grit, and a steady pulse that pulled you in. His songs often rolled forward with a kind of trance‑like drive, simple on the surface but full of attitude. He brought a cool, unpolished edge to the blues that still feels powerful today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"john-lee-hooker","title":"John Lee Hooker - The Healer","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Healer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCraft Recordings #CR00467, Made in USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1x LP, Reissue, 2022, 180grm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the most distinctive voices in the Blues for over 50 years. He has endured more career highs and lows that many other artists, and always bounces back. Rediscovered in the early 1970's by Canned Heat, appeared in in the 'Blues Brothers' movies, and many more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'The Healer' was released in 1989 and was an immediate hit. Working with some great names (Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Canned Heat, Los Lobos, George Thorogood, etc...) it hit the spot with great playing, great songwriting and a great recording. He released a string of brilliant albums before his death in 2001, after this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou need to listen to this one. Magic stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSealed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lee Hooker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43673597968639,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/products\/johnleeheaf.jpg?v=1670667363"},{"product_id":"john-lee-hooker-1","title":"John Lee Hooker - Driftin' Thru The Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriftin' Thru The Blues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1969\/62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnited  Records #US-7710, Made in USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Vinyl Record, Reissue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A reissue from an earlier JLH album. If you want authentic old Blues this is a great primer. Some great classic tracks on this one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord plays well but not very hifi. Cover tidy older style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"View how I grade Vinyl and CD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onvinyl.co.nz\/pages\/grading\"\u003eView how I grade Vinyl and CD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Onvinyllogo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/onvinyl-logos_black_a151238f-adea-4c76-80d5-b86e87ee833e_50x50.png?v=1644119564\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Lee Hooker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43820822855935,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/products\/20230211_195534535_iOS.jpg?v=1676944382"},{"product_id":"john-lee-hooker-2","title":"John Lee Hooker - Burnin' (Craft Recordings)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurnin' (Craft Recordings)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1962\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraft Recordings #00888072424609, Made in EU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Vinyl LP, Reissue 2023, 180grm, Mastered from original Analog Tapes. 60th Anniversary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing like John Lee Hooker and a great blues riff. One of the great exponents of the art since the 1950's, and still as popular today. Lots of great JLH albums but this one sounds especially good as mastered from the original tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth it just for 'Boom Boom'. Also check out the other JLH album we love, 'The Healer'. Another great Craft pressing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lee Hooker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44036516511999,"sku":"","price":67.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9143\/6031\/files\/jlhburnf.jpg?v=1684645015"},{"product_id":"john-lee-hooker-3","title":"John Lee Hooker - Sings Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSings Blues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Records #VS-1030, Japanese Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x LP Record, Reissue 1983\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid John Lee Hooker album. Some classic material here, and for the JLH fans\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real Blues sound here. 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