Howlin' Wolf
R&Belectric blues pioneerchicago bluespost-war blues
Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 in White Station, Mississippi, United States – January 10, 1976 in Hines, Illinois, United States), known as Howlin' Wolf, was an influential American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. With a booming voice and looming physical presence, Burnett is commonly ranked among the leading performers in electric blues; musician and critic Cub Koda declared, "no one could match Howlin' Wolf for the singular
Influenced by: Charley Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Willie Johnson
- Label:
- Chess Records
- Active:
- 1948-1976
- Scene:
- Chicago blues
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