Howlin' Wolf
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: June 10, 1910 in White Station, Mississippi, United States
- Died: January 10, 1976 in Hines, Illinois, United States
- Active: 1910 - 1976
Biography
Howlin' Wolf was a towering and influential figure in American music, known for his booming, guttural voice and intense stage presence. He was a principal architect of the electric Chicago blues style, transforming the acoustic Delta blues of his youth into a powerful, amplified sound. Recording for labels like #RPM# and, most famously, #Chess Records#, he released a string of classics written by himself and bassist *Willie Dixon*, including 'Smokestack Lightnin'', 'Spoonful', and 'The Red Rooster'. His raw, primal sound was a foundational influence on countless rock and roll musicians, including *The Rolling Stones* and *Eric Clapton*, securing his legacy as a vital link between traditional blues and modern rock.
Genres
Howlin' Wolf Discography
- Smoke Stack Lightning / You Can't Be Beat (1956) - Single - rated 4.07/5
- Moanin' in the Moonlight (1959) - Album - rated 4.46/5
- Howlin' Wolf (1962) - Compilation - rated 4.12/5
- The Real Folk Blues (1966) - Compilation - rated 4.11/5
- The Howlin' Wolf Album (1969) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions (1971) - Album - rated 3.74/5
- Message to the Young (1971) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- The Back Door Wolf (1973) - Album - rated 3.7/5
- Howlin' Wolf / Moanin' in the Moonlight (1986) - Compilation - rated 4.24/5
- His Best, Vol. 2 (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.92/5
- The Collection (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.98/5