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(14 works)
Shindig!
1964Shindig!
1964
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
2017Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
2017
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009
Festival
1967Festival
1967
Born In Chicago
2013Born In Chicago
2013
Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966
1996Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966
1996
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025
Godfathers and Sons
2003Godfathers and Sons
2003
See You in Hell, Blind Boy
1999See You in Hell, Blind Boy
1999
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
2007The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
2007
Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
2015Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
2015
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
2003The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
2003
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin
2008Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin
2008
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
2003The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
2003