John Lee Hooker: Poor stage presence

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John Lee Hooker: Poor stage presence

Date9/27/1966

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Hooker, John Lee (subject)

Philp, Barry (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: John Lee Hooker: Poor stage presence

Subject

Blues musicians

Medium

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0055483F

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