BOOGIE CHILLEN': THE EARLY YEARS 1948-62

Vinyl LP pressing. John Lee Hooker, known as The King of the Boogie and the Boogie Man, was a true Blues icon. Quality rather than quantity is the key to Hookers singular success. He did not have a huge number of hits in the R&B chart, but those that did make a major impact would provide some of the key musical architecture for future blues and rock artists. When he came to prominence in the late 40s, he was playing blues in a way that was regarded as somewhat spare, his dark repetitive vocals supported only by his amplified guitar and his stamping foot. His was no overnight stardom. Having paid his dues over many years, once he started recording, he did so prolifically. This fine collection of his earlier songs demonstrates Hookers blues virtuosity while at the same time establishing his work as a signpost to a deeper understanding of the British Blues explosion. It features a host of early hits including the iconic No.1s Boogie Chillen and Im In The Mood, alongside Hoogie Boogie, Hobo Blues, Crawlin King Snake, Dimples, No Shoes and, naturally, the timeless Boom Boom