Howlin’ Wolf, born Chester Arthur Burnett in Mississippi in 1910, was an American blues singer and composer known for his brooding lyrics, booming and raspy voice, and aggressive stage presence. He was a key figure in the urban blues style of Chicago and influenced rock-and-roll musicians of the 1960s and ’70s such as the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and Jimi Hendrix.
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