John Lee Hooker: Boogie Chillen

Studio 360 | Jan 11, 2011
John Lee Hooker

 Our series begins with John Lee Hooker's breakthrough song "Boogie Chillen". Blues veteran Charlie Musselwhite and writer Peter Guralnick explain how Hooker's 1948 song left its mark on American music.

Produced by Ben Manilla and Devon Strolovitch.

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