John Lee Hooker Played Here | Apex Bar | Detroit, Michigan

Detroit’s Apex Bar is one of the most important cultural sites in the state. Opening in the 1940s, the Apex was made famous by acts like John Lee Hooker, whose 1961 hit ‘Boom Boom’ was inspired by the bar. Read a detailed history of the structure: www.eherg.com/...
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[@pruthenberg]

Big fan of this channel. Keep it up.

[@ML-rh2ik]

Not from Detroit, not even from the US, but somehow I found incredible interest and love for this city and its (abandoned) history. I am google-mapsing all the abandoned buildings and their locations.
Love your content and all the historical details, keep it up 🔥

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Thanks for checking it out! I appreciate the support. Detroit is full of history!

[@beaurex4756]

Detroit is a great town with a fantastic history. Ask questions, one of us will answer.

[@AlexanderWaylon]

Excellent video Sir. I thank you for the education, as usual.

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Thank you for the kind words, Alexander! This one was super fun to make. So much history!

[@edwindavis1304]

Another great history lesson in less than 5 min.

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Thanks for checking it out, Edwin! This one is really special.

[@tattyshoesshigure5731]

Cool story about the origin of John Lee Hooker’s ‘Boom Boom’ song! ❤

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

I thought so, too! Really rad place.

[@PinetopJackson2]

Love those sculptures in the field.
And I love that sign…it’ll be a sad day if that sign ever falls

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

I'm shocked the city hasn't gone after them for it yet. They consistently get on owners for signs of businesses that are no longer open. I hope they restore it!

[@Willyfred8971]

I knew JLH sang the blues here in Detroit and I had two of his albums on CD that song boom boom boom got me turned on to the Blues, John Lee Hooker and BB King two Icons with the blues.

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Absolutely! Two of the greatest to ever do it.

[@allenwayne2033]

Wow! Totally enjoyed the video Dude! That is a fascinating little piece of Motown history!!

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Thanks for checking it out, Allen! Really rad place and history.

[@tonywestvirginia]

Thanks for all of the history!

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Thanks for checking it out, Tony! 🤙 This one was fun to make.

[@chrisforrest4581]

great video and stories, i'd love to see the insides. Thx

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Same here, Chris! There are some videos online from before it closed.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

I've always driven out of town friends by there to show them that famous bar.

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

It really is an institution of Detroit's music history!

[@thankyouthankyou8242]

I loved this! Great work!

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Thanks for checking it out! Love this building 🤙

[@Oglethorpe77]

Love these Friday videos 👍😁😎

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Thanks for the support! 🤙 I plan to put one out every Friday!

[@damon9408]

Great vids. I learn from them😊

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Thanks for checking it out, Damon!

[@dennisfeldmann7399]

Thanks for sharing this video. I grew up in Detroit. Many Memories of different bars and clubs.Think I'll make a road trip to see this bar.

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Thanks for checking it out, Dennis! I am hopeful they can continue working on it. There is a lot to see on Oakland Avenue! If you come in warmer weather, I highly recommend MJ's North End Ice Cream Parlor!

[@dennisfeldmann7399]

@ThisBuildingMatters sounds good come on warm weather.

[@drummersagainstitk]

Thanks for all your work. IT IS IMPORTANT.

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Thank you for the kind words! I couldn’t agree more. Such an important place!

[@BruceMoreorLess]

He put on a good show in hart plaza too.

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

When did you see him, Bruce?

[@BruceMoreorLess]

@ Early 80s. I saw him in 84 at Chicago blues fest too

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

I bet it was amazing!

[@allenwayne2033]

I would LOVE to see the inside!!!

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

There are a few videos online from before it closed!

[@rayroberson2339]

This is VERY good...give us more.!

[@sebtonz1]

Well done!!

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

Thank you! 🤙

[@trixiem4959]

These videos are great! Any chance we could talk? I'm a descendant and have a one-of-a-kind collection including locations of the purple gang

[@ThisBuildingMatters]

There is a contact form on my website--if you shoot me a message, I can send you an email! 😃 Thanks for watching. www.eherg.com/about