This 1966 collection, "The Real Folk Blues," captures John Lee Hooker in a raw, unvarnished state, with no overdubs or overdressed arrangements. The album showcases Hooker's signature boogie-woogie style and his distinctive, stomping rhythms.
- The album was recorded in Los Angeles, California in 1966.
- It was released by Vanguard Records in October 1966.
- The album features songs such as "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" and "Dimples."
John Lee Hooker was a blues musician from Mississippi, known for his raw, boogie-woogie style. He was a major influence on rock and roll and blues musicians for decades. His career took a late-career surge in the 1960s with a new audience.
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