Howlin' Wolf

Howlin' Wolf

Personal information

Known for
Acting
Known credits
16
Gender
Male
Born
June 10, 1910
Died
January 10, 1976
Place of birth
White Station, Mississippi, USA
Also known as
Chester Arthur Burnett

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.

Popular

The Blues
Show
2003

The Blues

Show · 2003

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Movie
2009

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

Movie · 2009

Festival
Movie
1967

Festival

Movie · 1967

Shindig!
Show
1964

Shindig!

Show · 1964

The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
Movie
2007

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

Movie · 2007

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
Movie
2003

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

Movie · 2003