Howlin' Wolf

Chester Arthur "Howlin' Wolf" Burnett (1910–1976) was an American blues singer, harmonica player and guitarist, a central figure in Chicago blues whose recordings for Chess Records influenced generations of rock and blues musicians.

Recorded for Chess Records; long-term collaborator with Willie Dixon; key albums include Moanin' in the Moonlight and Howlin' Wolf (the Rockin' Chair album); recorded The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions in 1970 with prominent British musicians.

DeBaser hosts a handful of appreciative reviews of Howlin' Wolf's key albums, highlighting his powerful voice, partnership with Willie Dixon, and the 1970 London sessions with British rock stars. Reviews praise classic tracks like "Smokestack Lightnin'" and "Little Red Rooster" while noting some commercial attempts that divided opinion.

For:Fans of classic blues, Chicago blues, and readers interested in rock history and album sessions.