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John Lee Hooker


"The Real Folk Blues" is not an album by John Lee Hooker; it's a compilation album released by Chess Records featuring tracks by various blues artists, including John Lee Hooker. The compilation series "The Real Folk Blues" was created to showcase the blues recordings of artists signed to Chess Records during the 1950s and 1960s. John Lee Hooker, the influential blues musician, is known for his raw and rhythmic style, often characterized by his distinctive guitar playing and deep, growling vocals. While he may be featured on "The Real Folk Blues" compilation, if you're specifically interested in an album by John Lee Hooker, you might want to explore some of his solo studio albums like "It Serve You Right to Suffer" or "The Healer." These albums showcase his unique approach to the blues and his significant impact on the genre.