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Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 – January 10, 1976), better known by his stage name Howlin' Wolf, was an American blues singer and guitarist. He was at the forefront of transforming acoustic Delta blues into electric Chicago blues, and over a four-decade career, recorded blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and psychedelic rock.
Feb 21, 2013 · 113K. 10M views 11 years ago. This is the only known filmed version of "Smokestack Lightning" by Howlin' Wolf. This was shot in England during the famed American Folk Blues Festival tours and...
Apr 27, 2024 · Howlin’ Wolf, American blues singer and composer who was one of the principal exponents of the urban blues style of Chicago. He accompanied himself on guitar and harmonica, but his main instrument was his guttural and emotionally suggestive voice, which gave his songs power and authenticity.
This is a Howlin' Wolf biography and tribute site maintained by Mark Hoffman and James Segrest, co-authors of the first biography of the Wolf: An amazing new biography of Sam Phillips of Sun Records!
Jun 10, 2023 · Best Howlin’ Wolf Songs: 20 Essential Blues Classics. One of the finest artists on the illustrious Chess label, Howlin’ Wolf shaped the blues, as this playlist of 20 of his best songs makes...
Apr 26, 2012 · Howlin' Wolf: A Blues Legend With An Earthy Sound. April 26, 201211:25 AM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. By. Ed Ward. 7-Minute Listen. Enlarge this image. With his growling vocals, Howlin' Wolf...
Born June 10, 1910, West Point, MississippiDied January 10, 1976, Hines, Illinois. www.howlingwolfphotos.com. Chester Arthur Burnett has probably had more impact worldwide than the 19th-century American president after whom he was named. With a musical influence that extends from the rockabilly singers of the 1950s and the classic rock stars of ...
