Howlin' Wolf
Acting•Born June 10, 1910•Died January 10, 1976 (age 65)•White Station, Mississippi, USA
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.
Known For
Shindig!
1964•TV Series•
6.4
The Blues
2003•TV Series•
7.4
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
2017•TV Series
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009•Movie•
7.9
Godfathers and Sons
2003•Movie•
7.5
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
2003•Movie•
6.3
Festival
1967•Movie•
6.0
Born In Chicago
2013•Movie•
8.0
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayJune 10, 1910
Day of DeathJanuary 10, 1976
Place of BirthWhite Station, Mississippi, USA
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