funny thing: i was listening to T J Hooker while researching this info! (Oh baby on Cold as Ice)
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this from the Wiki:
Earl Hooker was born in rural Quitman County, Mississippi, outside of Clarksdale. In 1930, when he was one-year old, his parents moved to Chicago. His family was musically inclined (John Lee Hooker was a cousin) and Earl was exposed to music at home at a very early age.
I also read that Earl was more chicago blues, where TJ hooker was delta blues.[/sblock]