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Juke Joint: August 20, 2017

John Lee Hooker, featured artist

Robert Barclay celebrated the centennial of the birth of Detroit bluesman, John Lee Hooker. During his career, Hooker was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He influenced rock musicians in the U.S. and England. He recorded prolifically for over 50 years.

 

 

Robert Barclay launched "The Juke Joint" broadcast on WCMU in April 1985. It has been a Sunday night fixture from 8:00-11:00 pm ever since. A devoted listener dubbed him the "Duke of Juke." He includes nearly a century's worth of blues history on his program including traditional and contemporary blues along with boogie woogie, soul music, rhythm & blues, zydeco and gospel music.