While “Bluegrass” was named for Bill Monroe, he learned the craft from his Uncle Pendleton Vandiver, a crippled civil war vet fiddler. They lived together in a two-room log cabin after the death of Monroe’s parents, and he passed his music to Monroe, who in-turn bequeathed it on his passing. Some 52 years after Pendleton’s death, Ricky Skaggs’ cover of Monroe’s song memorializing “Uncle Pen” shot to #1 on the Country Music Charts. Monroe played the part of his uncle in the music video.

Officially licensed, every sale directly benefits the Hooker estate. 

This Bluescentric Brand John Lee Hooker t-shirt is available in premium lightweight 4.2oz vintage style sizes up to 4XL. Solid colors are 100% combed, ringspun cotton. Athletic Heather is 90% cotton. All other Heather colors are 52% cotton, 48% poly. Sizes run true. These t shirts are lighter and slightly more fitted compared to the Classic Gildan tees. 

The extraordinary photo of John Lee Hooker was taken at the Santa Cruz Blues Festival in 1996, and is licensed directly through blues legend & photographer Dick Waterman. 

Released specially for Mr. Hooker's 103rd birthday.

Weight 0.5 lbs
Select A Color:

HEATHER ATHLETIC, HEATHER B.B. BLUE, VINTAGE CREAM, HEATHER BIG MUDDY, VINTAGE THROWBACK BLUE, OLIVE, VINTAGE BLACK, WHITE

Select A Size:

S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL

T-shirt size chart
Size Width Length
S 18″ 28″
M 20″ 29″
L 22″ 30″
XL 24″ 31″
2XL 26″ 32″
3XL 28″ 33″
4XL 30″ 34″
5XL 32″ 35″