Hooker

Just got back from the Hooker. John Lee Hooker, that is. Saw him again in a rare appearance, the second time since moving to CA. It’s fun to see him, but I really got a weird “Weekend at Bernie’s” vibe this time. The guy is old. Really old. When is it time that someone tells him to just find some new way to spend his time? His hands and voice just aren’t keeping up. Yet the crowd went wild whenever he muttered something incoherent into the mic. At one point, I think he took a little standing cat-nap while watching the keyboard player solo. It’s sad really, but neat to see a legend.