From the Shadow of the Blues Faith & Redemption

As the son of the legendary John Lee Hooker, Rev. John Lee Hooker
Jr. grew up immersed in the blues, even touring with his father as
a featured attraction during his teenage years. However, he didn’t
just follow in his father’s footsteps—he carved out a successful
music career of his own.His 2004 album, Blues with a Vengeance, was
nominated for a Grammy Award and won the W.C. Handy Award for Debut
Artist. His third album, All Odds Against Me (2008), also received
a Grammy nomination.Beyond music,

Rev. John is an author, sharing his powerful life story in his
book:
From the Shadow of the Blues: My Story of Music, Addiction, and
Redemption (co-written with Julia Simon)A Story of Struggles,
Redemption, and Faith
In our inspiring conversation, Rev. John opened up about:
️ Growing up in Detroit, Michigan, with a famous father
️ Facing challenges as a teenager and young adult, including his
parents' divorce
️ Battling drug addiction, being a con man, and serving time in
prison
️ Surviving being stabbed, shot, and injecting drugs into his
neck
️ Reaching a turning point where he desperately wanted to
change

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