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Howlin' Wolf

Howlin' Wolf

ActorDirector Jun 10 (died age 65) White Station, Mississippi, USA 1964–2025 (61 year career)
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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…

Known For

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Film

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

Self (archive footage)
Festival
Film

Festival

Self
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Film

The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

Himself
Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
Film

Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George

Self (archive footage)
Born In Chicago
Film

Born In Chicago

Self
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
Film

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

Himself
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin
Film

Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin

Self (archive footage)
Godfathers and Sons
Film

Godfathers and Sons

Self

Filmography