Is John Lee Hooker dead?

Subject: Is John Lee Hooker dead?
From: GUEST,petr
Date: 26 Jun 01 - 01:52 PM

someone told me that John Lee Hooker died a few days ago. Is this true? Apparently it was on the news, although I hadnt heard anything. Petr

Subject: RE: Is John Lee Hooker dead?
From: Steve Latimer
Date: 26 Jun 01 - 01:57 PM

Petr,

Yes, he died last week. On the same day as Carroll O'Connor. Died in his sleep at 83.

Subject: RE: Is John Lee Hooker dead?
From: Fiolar
Date: 26 Jun 01 - 01:57 PM

Yes, he's dead. There is a thread with details.

Subject: RE: Is John Lee Hooker dead?
From: Justa Picker
Date: 26 Jun 01 - 02:09 PM

The previous thread is here.

Subject: RE: Is John Lee Hooker dead?
From: RangerSteve
Date: 26 Jun 01 - 06:29 PM

"dead" is a lousy word to use, especially since we still have his music to listen to. Mr. Hooker has gone to a better place.

Subject: RE: Is John Lee Hooker dead?
From: BanjoRay
Date: 26 Jun 01 - 06:41 PM

His music isn't dead, but he certainly is.

Ray

Subject: RE: Is John Lee Hooker dead?
From: Steve Latimer
Date: 26 Jun 01 - 11:51 PM

BanjoRay,

My thoughts precisely. I've always hated people trying to sugar coat death. He is dead, he has no hope of not being dead. Passed on, gone to meet his maker, no longer with us, curled etc. I mean no disrepect and I will listen to and rejoice in his music, but he is dead. I just thank God that I got to hear his (and many others) contributions when they were alive.

Subject: RE: Is John Lee Hooker dead?
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 27 Jun 01 - 10:08 AM

John Lee Hooker is alive, and living in Argentina!!!! Rooming with Elvis.

Dave Oesterreich

Subject: RE: Is John Lee Hooker dead?
From: Big Tim
Date: 27 Jun 01 - 12:41 PM

The BBC never get it wrong.

Subject: RE: Is John Lee Hooker dead?
From: Codfish
Date: 27 Jun 01 - 03:36 PM

The great man died last thursday in his sleep at home in los altos,ca. He was 83 and still playing in clubs up until the end. A fact not known by many is that he wore glasses when he played to hide the tears which fell as he sang the blues.

Another founding father has left us.

God bless you John.

Your old pal......Codfish

Subject: RE: Is John Lee Hooker dead?
From: DougR
Date: 27 Jun 01 - 03:45 PM

Ranger Steve: he's dead. What's wrong with the word, "dead?"

DougR

Subject: RE: Is John Lee Hooker dead?
From: RangerSteve
Date: 27 Jun 01 - 06:14 PM

Doug R - it's too final, especially for friends, relatives and people I respect. Hey, we're getting off the subject. Let's get back to praising a great musician.