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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
as Self (archive footage)
2009
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
as Himself
2007
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
as Himself
2003
Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
as Self (archive footage)
2015
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin
as Self (archive footage)
2008
Festival
as Self
1967
Howlin' Wolf in Concert
as Himself
1970
Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966
as Self
1996
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
as Himself
2003
See You in Hell, Blind Boy
1999
Born In Chicago
as Self
2013
Godfathers and Sons
as Self
2003
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
as Self (archive footage)
2025
