As the son of the legendary John Lee Hooker, Rev. John Lee Hooker Jr. grew up immersed in the blues, even touring with his father as a featured attraction during his teenage years. However, he didn’t just follow in his father’s footsteps—he carved out a successful music career of his own.His 2004 album, Blues with a Vengeance, was nominated for a Grammy Award and won the W.C. Handy Award for Debut Artist. His third album, All Odds Against Me (2008), also received a Grammy nomination.Beyond music,
Rev. John is an author, sharing his powerful life story in his book:
📖 From the Shadow of the Blues: My Story of Music, Addiction, and Redemption (co-written with Julia Simon)A Story of Struggles, Redemption, and Faith
In our inspiring conversation, Rev. John opened up about:
✔️ Growing up in Detroit, Michigan, with a famous father
✔️ Facing challenges as a teenager and young adult, including his parents’ divorce
✔️ Battling drug addiction, being a con man, and serving time in prison
✔️ Surviving being stabbed, shot, and injecting drugs into his neck
✔️ Reaching a turning point where he desperately wanted to change
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