Howlin' Wolf

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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.

Career Overview

Howlin' Wolf has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Their work is anchored in the The Blues universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin, The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll, Howlin' Wolf in Concert. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
14
Birth Date
1910-06-10 00:00:00
Birth Place
White Station, Mississippi, USA

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