Howlin' Wolf

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 and commercial purposes.

Known For

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

as Self (archive footage)

Festival

as Self

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

as Himself

Shindig!

as Self - Singer

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

as Himself

Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George

as Self (archive footage)

Born In Chicago

as Self

Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin

as Self (archive footage)

Godfathers and Sons

as Self

Howlin' Wolf in Concert

as Himself