Earl Hooker was Chicago blues' most inventive guitarist, a pioneer of the 'slide-string' technique that allowed him to bend single notes with unprecedented expressiveness. Working from the late 1940s through 1970, he influenced everyone from Muddy Waters to modern blues musicians with his innovative approach. Though less commercially visible than contemporaries, his influence runs deep through Chicago's blues lineage. This 1999 compilation resurrects recordings from his various sessions and sessions with other artists, capturing his distinctive, fluid guitar voice. Essential for anyone serious about blues history and guitar innovation.

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