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From the Shadow of the Blues with John Lee Hooker Jr
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From blues music to sharing his faith — John Lee Hooker Jr., son of the famous John Lee Hooker, went from performing with his father to struggling with addiction and prison. But his story didn’t end there. Now, he’s a minister who sings and speaks about hope and faith in churches and prisons across the U.S. and Germany. A true story of turning his life around.
Be inspired and listen to his transformative story now!
About the Guest
Reverend JOHN LEE HOOKER JR. is the son of blues legend John Lee Hooker and, as a teenager, toured with his father as the featured attraction. After a battle with drug addiction and several stints in prison, he went on to have a successful music career of his own. His first album, Blues with a Vengeance, was released in 2004, nominated for a Grammy Award, and won the W. C. Handy Award for Debut Artist. His third album, All Odds Against Me, released in 2008, also received a Grammy nomination. He is now an ordained minister and divides his time between the United States and Germany.
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