Howlin' Wolf

Howlin' Wolf

Born June 10, 1910 · Died January 10, 1976

White Station, Mississippi, USA

Biography

Howlin' Wolf, born Chester Arthur Burnett, was widely regarded as one of the most influential American blues musicians of the 20th century. Burnett was an acclaimed blues and rock singer, guitarist and harmonica player and became known as Howlin' Wolf due to his unique singing style. Burnett was an indispensable part of the transformation of acoustic Delta blues into electric Chicago blues. He was a contemporary of Muddy Waters and the two shared a mock rivalry that they invented for artistic a...

Filmography

Newport and the Great Folk DreamThe 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ConcertsGodfathers and SonsFestival