A vivid biography of John Lee Hooker, from a critically acclaimed journalist
Charles Shaar Murray (born 1951) is an English music journalist. His first experience in journalism came in 1970 when he was asked to contribute to the satirical magazine Oz. In particular, he contributed to the notorious Schoolkids OZ issue, and was involved in the consequent obscenity trial. He then wrote for the New Musical Express from 1972 until 1986. His writing has also appeared in Q , Mojo, New Statesman, Prospect, Guardian, Observer, Daily Telegraph and Vogue.
