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Howlin' Wolf

Howlin' Wolf

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

Born

Jun 10, 1910

White Station, Mississippi, USA

Died

Jan 10, 1976

Known For

Acting

Movies

13 acting

1 crew

Popularity

0.2

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
★ 7.9
Born In Chicago
Born In Chicago
2013 as Self
★ 8.0
Festival
Festival
1967 as Self
★ 6.0
Godfathers and Sons
Godfathers and Sons
2003 as Self
★ 7.5
Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
2015 as Self (archive footage)
★ 8.0
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025 as Self (archive footage)
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin
★ 8.0
movie
Howlin' Wolf in Concert
1970 as Himself