Jake Hooker

Background

Hooker was born in Haifa, Israel, but his family moved to the United States when he was a child.

Career

Hooker himself moved to England in the 1970s. The band had several hit records produced by Mickie Most. Merrill wrote the song "I Love Rock "n" Roll" for the Arrows, Hooker was his co-writer

lieutenant was a response to The Rolling Stones" "lieutenant"s Only Rock "n Roll (But I Like lieutenant)".

The song, recorded in 1975 and originally relegated by Most to a b-side, has gone on to become a rock classic. The Arrows broke ground by hosting their own weekly television series Arrows on the United Kingdom Granada Independent Television network, which showcased many top glam rock acts.

Hooker married actress/singer Lorna Luft in London on Valentine"s Day 1977. Hooker retired as a musician in 1978 when the Arrows disbanded, moving to Los Angeles to manage Luft.

Their marriage ended in divorce, following which he continued to reside in Los Angeles, working as a publisher, producer, manager, and entrepreneur, until his death.

According to his website Hooker"s songs have sold well over 100 million records, equivalent to $1.6 Billion in retail sales. Hooker died in Malibu on August 4, 2014, aged 61. Hooker and Luft were divorced in 1993.

Connections

Friend:

Alan Merrill