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Blues legend John Lee Hooker dies at home

The veteran blues singer John Lee Hooker has died in his sleep at the age of 83.

Blues legend John Lee Hooker dies at home

Fri, 22 Jun, 2001 - 07:11

The veteran blues singer John Lee Hooker has died in his sleep at the age of 83.

His foot stomping and gravel voice electrified audiences and inspired several generations of musicians.

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