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  The famous Manchester R&B club reopened in its new location on September 18, 1965 with a visit from a favourite band.

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  Features5 months ago

  Best John Lee Hooker Songs: 20 Essential Tracks By The Blues Legend

  The best John Lee Hooker songs find an imitiable groove to prove that the blues could make you feel, but it could also make you dance.

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