"A fiery player, clearly influenced by Jimi Hendrix  and Living Colour's Vernon Reid" - Steve Morse, The Boston Globe

Sam Hooper is a dynamic musician on the Boston music scene who has thrilled audiences in the People's Republic of China, Switzerland, and Japan. 

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Hooper is an alumnus of Berklee College of Music and The University of Miami School of Music. 

His songs have been published by New York's Heavy Hitters Music and The University of Miami's Category 5 Publishing. As an artist, he stirs up an alluring blend of blues/rock, pop and funk. His soulful vocals have been compared to Otis Redding and Robert Cray, while critics have likened his blistering guitar playing to Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.