The Healer is a critically acclaimed album from â??King of the Bluesâ? John Lee Hooker. First released in 1989, the collection features collaborations with artists including Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Charlie Musselwhite, Canned Heat, Los Lobos and George Thorogood. Hooker was 73 years of age when The Healer came out and earned his firstâ??of many future â??GRAMMY® accolades, winning Best Traditional Blues Performance for â??Iâ??m In The Mood.â? -
"The Healer" is a landmark CD by the legendary blues musician John Lee Hooker, released by Concord Records. This album, originally issued in 1989, stands as one of Hooker's most celebrated works and features collaborations with renowned artists such as Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt, and Los Lobos. The fusion of traditional Delta blues with contemporary sounds brought Hooker to a new generation of listeners and earned him his first Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Recording. John Lee Hooker was an influential figure in the development of modern blues music; his hypnotic guitar style and deep vocals have inspired countless musicians worldwide. Concord Records is known for its commitment to quality recordings across jazz, rock, soul, and blues genres?making it a fitting home for this iconic release.