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Howlin' Wolf American blues singer and composer Howlin' Wolf, 1964.

Howlin’ Wolf

American musician
Also known as: Chester Arthur Burnett
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Howlin’ Wolf (born June 10, 1910, White Station [near West Point], Mississippi, U.S.—died January 10, 1976, Hines, Illinois) was an American blues singer and composer noted for his brooding lyrics, his booming, raspy voice, and his earthy, aggressive stage presence. He was one of the principal exponents of the urban blues style of Chicago and a seminal influence on rock-and-roll musicians from the 1960s into the 21st century, including the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Tom...

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