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Howlin' Wolf

voc, h, 1910-1976 US
Singer / Musician / Producer of Blues
A.k.a. Chester Arthur Burnett Chester Burnett

Blues singer, guitarist, harmonica player. A key figure in bridging the early Delta Blues with the more modern Electric Blues. His tutelage on the Mississippi Delta included guitar and showmanship from Charley Patton and harmonica teachings from Sonny Boy Williamson (2). By the end of the 1930's he was a fixture on the Southern Club scene. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 9, 1941 and discharged on November 3, 1943. He then moved near West Memphis, Arkansas. In 1948 he formed a band which included guitarists Willie Johnson (4) & Matt "Guitar" Murphy, harmonica player Little Junior Parker, and drummer Willie Steele (2). In 1951, Sam Phillips (2) recorded several songs by Howlin' Wolf at his Memphis Recording Service, and he became a local celebrity. After Leonard Chess secured his contract, The Wolf relocated to Chicago in 1952. It was in Chicago that his legendary status was secured. Playing with prominent blues musicians such as Willie Dixon, Jimmy Rogers and his longtime guitarist Hubert Sumlin, his everchanging lineups remained stellar thanks in part to Burnetts' admirable policies of paying his musicians well and on time, even including unemployment insurance and Social Security contributions, basically unheard of among his peers. Over the years many of his songs have been interpreted by rock bands, including "Little Red Rooster", "Back Door Man", "Killing Floor", & "Spoonful". Howlin Wolf, with his Memphis and Chicago recordings, his status and influence, surely is one of the vital links between Blues and Rock. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 (Early Influence). Born June 10, 1910 West Point, Mississippi, USA. Died January 10, 1976 Hines, Illinois, USA.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Harmonica
  • Guitar
  • Bass guitar
  • Acoustic guitar
Genres
  • Blues
  • Rock
  • Jazz
Popular Tracks   
Smokestack Lightnin' on Moanin' In The Moonlight by Howlin' Wolf
Spoonful on Howlin' Wolf by Howlin' Wolf
Killing Floor on The Real Folk Blues by Howlin' Wolf
Little Red Rooster on Howlin' Wolf by Howlin' Wolf
Evil (Is Going On) on Moanin' In The Moonlight by Howlin' Wolf
Back Door Man on Howlin' Wolf by Howlin' Wolf
How Many More Years on Moanin' In The Moonlight by Howlin' Wolf
Moanin' At Midnight on Moanin' In The Moonlight by Howlin' Wolf
Sitting On Top Of The World on The Real Folk Blues by Howlin' Wolf
I Ain't Superstitious on The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions by Howlin' Wolf

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Change My Way RevisitedHowlin' Wolf2019Compil.
Smokestack Lightnin'Howlin' Wolf2018Compil.
Rarities From The Singles As & Bs 1951-62Howlin' Wolf2018Compil.
Wolf Blues - The GreatestHowlin' Wolf2018Compil.
Blues With A Beat!Howlin' Wolf2018Compil.
On Top of The WorldHowlin' Wolf2017Compil.
Timeless Classic AlbumsHowlin' Wolf2017Compil.
Essential Original AlbumsHowlin' Wolf2017Compil.
Back Door ManHowlin' Wolf2017Compil.
1951 - 1962Howlin' Wolf2017Compil.
The Wolf Is At Your Door: Memphis Recordings, 1951-1952Howlin' Wolf2017Compil.
You Need Love / Hidden CharmsMuddy Waters / Howlin' Wolf2016Single
Shake For MeHowlin' Wolf2016Album
Smokestack Lightnin' ... The Best OfHowlin' Wolf2016Compil.
Best Of The Sun Records SessionsHowlin' Wolf2016Compil.
The Absolutely Essential CollectionHowlin' Wolf2015Compil.
Coleção Folha Soul & Blues 21Howlin' Wolf2015Compil.
Four Classic AlbumsHowlin' Wolf & Muddy Waters2015Compil.
Big City Blues - In WarsawHowlin' Wolf2015Album
Smokestack Lightning / Moanin' At MidnightHowlin' Wolf2015Single
The Rough Guide to Blues Legends: Howlin' Wolf Reborn and RemasteredHowlin' Wolf2014Compil.
The Best Of Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf2014Compil.
Like A WolfHowlin' Wolf2014Compil.
20 Greatest Blues HitsHowlin' Wolf2014Album
Golden Blues Box. The Best Six Albums From The Best Six BluesmenB.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Willie Dixon, Robert Johnson2014Compil.
The Rough Guide to Blues Legends: Howlin' Wolf Reborn and RemasteredHowlin' Wolf2014Compil.
The Complete RPM & Chess Singles As & Bs 1951-62Howlin' Wolf2014Album
Blues Master WorksHowlin' Wolf2013Compil.
The BluesHowlin' Wolf2013Compil.
The Very Best Of Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf2013Compil.
The Back Door Man 1954 - 1961Howlin' Wolf2012Compil.
Big Box Of Howlin' Wolf & Muddy WatersHowlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters2012Compil.
Three Classic Albums Plus Bonus SinglesHowlin' Wolf2012Compil.
Smokestack Lightning: The Complete Chess Masters 1951-1960Howlin' Wolf2011Compil.
Blues From HellHowlin' Wolf2011Compil.
Smokestack Lightnin' - The Best Of Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf2011Compil.
The Wolf Is At Your DoorHowlin' Wolf2011Compil.
Blues GreatsHowlin' Wolf2011Compil.
Just Like I Treat YouHowlin' Wolf2011Single
Killing Floor Blues EssentialsHowlin' Wolf2011Compil.
Wang Dang Doodle / Down In The BottomHowlin' Wolf2010Single
Charly Blues Masterworks Volume 02 - Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf2009Compil.
EvilHowlin' Wolf2009Compil.
FundamentalsHowlin' Wolf2008Compil.
Blues MastersHowlin' Wolf2008Compil.
The Blues GiantHowlin' Wolf2008Compil.
The Howlin' Wolf AnthologyHowlin' Wolf2007Compil.
1951/1956Howlin' Wolf2007Compil.
In Concert 1970Howlin' Wolf2007Album
The Definitive CollectionHowlin' Wolf2007Compil.
The Blues BiographyHowlin' Wolf2007Compil.
Moanin' At MidnightHowlin' Wolf2006Compil.
Together - Howlin' Wolf Muddy WatersHowlin' Wolf And Muddy Waters2006Compil.
Moanin' The BluesHowlin' Wolf2005Compil.
The Blues AnthologyHowlin' Wolf2005Compil.
Wang Dang DoodleHowlin' Wolf2005Compil.
Memphis DaysHowlin' Wolf2004Compil.
The Chronological Howlin' Wolf 1952-1953Howlin' Wolf2004Compil.
The Best Of Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf2004Compil.
MP3 CollectionHowlin' Wolf2003Compil.
Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf2003Compil.
The Best Of Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf2003Compil.
The Chronological Howlin' Wolf 1951-1952Howlin' Wolf2003Compil.
Blues Café Presents Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf2003Compil.
The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk BluesHowlin' Wolf2002Compil.
All My BluesHowlin' Wolf2002Compil.
The Best Of Howlin' Wolf Come Back HomeHowlin' Wolf2002Compil.
Wolf At The DoorHowlin' Wolf2001Compil.
Dorothy MaeHowlin' Wolf2001Compil.
Electric BluesHowlin' Wolf2001Compil.
Killing FloorHowlin' Wolf2001Compil.
Howlin' Wolf Legendary Blues RecordingsHowlin' Wolf2001Compil.
The CollectionHowlin' Wolf2000Compil.
Goin' Down SlowHowlin' Wolf2000Compil.
The Sun YearsHowlin' Wolf2000Compil.
Wang Dang DoodleHowlin' Wolf2000Compil.
BluesHowlin' Wolf1999Compil.
His Best, Vol. 2Howlin' Wolf1999Compil.
The Gold CollectionHowlin' Wolf1998Compil.
The MastersHowlin' Wolf1998Compil.
Tell MeHowlin' Wolf1997Compil.
His BestHowlin' Wolf1997Compil.
Ain't Gonna Be Your Dog Vol.2Howlin' Wolf1997Compil.
Ain't Gonna Be Your Dog. Vol.1Howlin' Wolf1997Compil.
The Gold CollectionMuddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf1997Compil.
BluesmasterHowlin' Wolf1996Compil.
Howlin' At The SunHowlin' Wolf1996Compil.
Two Great Guitars // The Super Super Blues BandChuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters1996Compil.
LiveHowlin' Wolf1996Album
The CollectionHowlin' Wolf1996Compil.
Killing FloorHowlin' Wolf1996Compil.
The Very Best Of Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1996Compil.
Jazz & Blues CollectionHowlin' Wolf1996Compil.
Chicago BlueHowlin' Wolf1995Compil.
Moanin' At MidnightHowlin' Wolf1995Compil.
The Genuine Article - The Best Of Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1994Compil.
Ain't Gonna Be Your DogHowlin' Wolf1994Compil.
SpoonfulHowlin' Wolf1994Compil.
Spoonful Of BluesHowlin' Wolf1994Compil.
Little Red RoosterHowlin' Wolf1994Compil.
Poor BoyHowlin' Wolf1993Compil.
London Re-VisitedHowlin' Wolf1993Compil.
The EP CollectionMuddy Waters / Howlin' Wolf1993Compil.
Volume 3: The Wolf Is At Your DoorHowlin' Wolf1993Compil.
28 Great Blues BalladsHowlin' Wolf1993Compil.
The Great Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1993Compil.
CollectionHowlin' Wolf1993Compil.
The Complete Recordings 1951-1969Howlin' Wolf1993Compil.
I'm The WolfHowlin' Wolf1993Compil.
GoldHowlin' Wolf1993Compil.
My LifeHowlin' Wolf1993Compil.
Who Will Be Next?Howlin' Wolf1992Compil.
The World Of Howlin' Wolf (Howlin' For My Baby)Howlin' Wolf1992Compil.
Volume 4: Going Down SlowHowlin' Wolf1992Compil.
The Howlin' Wolf Gold CollectionHowlin' Wolf1992Compil.
Going Down SlowHowlin' Wolf1992Compil.
The Wolf Is At Your DoorHowlin' Wolf1992Compil.
Killing FloorHowlin' Wolf1992Compil.
Tail DraggerHowlin' Wolf1992Compil.
Gold CollectionHowlin' Wolf1992Compil.
I'm The WolfHowlin' Wolf1992Compil.
Vol. 2 - Moanin' For My BabyHowlin' Wolf1992Compil.
The Super Super Blues BandMuddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Bo Diddley, Little Walter, Buddy Guy1992Compil.
Chicago Blues - Vol.6Howlin' Wolf1991Compil.
The Wolf Is At Your DoorHowlin' Wolf1991Compil.
Howling Wolf Rides AgainHowlin' Wolf1991Compil.
How Many More YearsHowlin' Wolf1991Compil.
Back Door ManHowlin' Wolf1991Compil.
Live In Cambridge, MA., 1966Howlin' Wolf1991Album
The Chess BoxHowlin' Wolf1991Compil.
Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1990Compil.
Howling For My DarlingHowlin' Wolf1990Compil.
No Place To GoHowlin' Wolf1990Compil.
My Baby Walked OffHowlin' Wolf1990Compil.
Back Door ManHowlin' Wolf1990Compil.
Smokestack Lightnin' Volume 1Howlin' Wolf1990Compil.
Smokestack LightningHowlin' Wolf1990Compil.
Memphis Days - The Definitive Edition, Vol. 2Howlin' Wolf1990Compil.
Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1990Compil.
Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1990Compil.
The Power Of The VoiceHowlin' Wolf1990Compil.
Vol 2 (16 Great Songs)Howlin' Wolf1990Compil.
Cadillac Daddy: Memphis Recordings, 1952Howlin' Wolf1989Compil.
Portrait In BluesHowlin' Wolf1989Compil.
Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1989Compil.
Blues Brothers 18 R 'n' B ClassicsMuddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Lowell Fulson, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Milton, Buddy Guy, Little Walter1989Compil.
The Howlin' Wolf Story - 24 Phonographic MemoriesHowlin' Wolf1989Compil.
Memphis Days - The Definitive Edition, Vol. 1Howlin' Wolf1989Compil.
For Week Of Aug. 7, 1989Howlin' Wolf1989Album
Live 1975Howlin' Wolf1988Album
Chess MastersHowlin' Wolf1988Compil.
16 Greatest HitsHowlin' Wolf1988Compil.
Moanin' At MidnightHowlin' Wolf1988Compil.
Moanin' And Howlin'Howlin' Wolf1988Compil.
The CollectionHowlin' Wolf1988Compil.
Killing FloorHowlin' Wolf1987Compil.
Howlin' For My Baby (Original Sun Recordings)Howlin' Wolf1987Compil.
Howlin' Wolf / Moanin' In The MoonlightHowlin' Wolf1986Compil.
300 Pounds Of The BluesHowlin' Wolf1986Compil.
Sittin' On Top Of The WorldHowlin' Wolf1986Compil.
I'm The WolfHowlin' Wolf1985Compil.
The Collection - 20 Blues GreatsHowlin' Wolf1985Compil.
The Big Foot From West MemphisHowlin' Wolf1985Compil.
The Wolf 1910 -1976Howlin' Wolf1984Compil.
Cause Of It AllHowlin' Wolf1984Compil.
Walk That Walk - Wolfman At The Chess Studio 1957-59 - The Howlin' Wolf Story Vol.6Howlin' Wolf1984Compil.
Howling WolfHowlin' Wolf1984Compil.
Golden ClassicsHowlin' Wolf1984Compil.
Vol.3Howlin' Wolf1983Compil.
Live In Europe 1964Howlin' Wolf1983Album
His Greatest Sides, Volume OneHowlin' Wolf1983Compil.
Howlin' Wolf / All By MyselfHowlin' Wolf, Shirley Bassey1982Compil.
I Am The WolfHowlin' Wolf1982Compil.
Ridin' In The MoonlightHowlin' Wolf1982Compil.
Muddy & The WolfMuddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf1982Compil.
Vol. 2Howlin' Wolf1982Compil.
I Am A Backdoor ManHowlin' Wolf1982Compil.
All Night BoogieHowlin' Wolf1981Album
Chess Masters ... Vol. 1Howlin' Wolf1981Compil.
Heart Like Railroad Steel (Memphis & Chicago Blues 1951-57)Howlin' Wolf1979Compil.
From Early 'Til LateHowlin' Wolf1979Compil.
Can't Put Me Out (Chicago 1956-72 Volume II)Howlin' Wolf1979Compil.
The Legendary Sun PerformersHowlin' Wolf1977Compil.
In MemoriamHowlin' Wolf1976Compil.
Super Blues SessionBo Diddley, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf1976Compil.
Change My WayHowlin' Wolf1975Album
London RevisitedMuddy Waters & Howlin' Wolf1974Album
Smokestack Lightning / Red RoosterHowlin' Wolf1973Single
The Back Door WolfHowlin' Wolf1973Single
The Chess Story (Vol. 10)Howlin' Wolf1973Compil.
The Back Door WolfHowlin' Wolf1973Album
Chester Burnett A.K.A. Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1972Compil.
Live And Cookin' At Alice's RevisitedHowlin' Wolf1972Album
The London Howlin' Wolf SessionsHowlin' Wolf1971Album
I Smell A Rat / Just As LongHowlin' Wolf1971Single
We Three KingsMuddy Waters - Little Walter - Howlin' Wolf1971Compil.
Do The Do / The Red RoosterHowlin' Wolf1971Single
Going Back HomeHowlin' Wolf1971Album
Message To The YoungHowlin' Wolf1971Album
Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1969Compil.
Mary Sue / Hard LuckHowlin' Wolf1969Single
The Howlin' Wolf AlbumHowlin' Wolf1969Album
Evil / Tail DraggerHowlin' Wolf1969Single
EvilHowlin' Wolf1969Album
The Super Super Blues BandHowlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters & Bo Diddley1967Album
More Real Folk BluesHowlin' Wolf1967Album
Pop It To MeHowlin' Wolf1967Single
My Mind Is Ramblin'Howlin' Wolf1966Single
I Walked From Dallas / Don't Laugh At MeHowlin' Wolf1965Single
Love Me Darling / My Country Sugar MamaHowlin' Wolf1965Single
Killing Floor / LouiseHowlin' Wolf1965Single
Ooh BabyHowlin' Wolf1965Single
The Real Folk BluesHowlin' Wolf1965Album
The Real Folk Blues Volume 1Howlin' Wolf1965Single
Tell MeHowlin' Wolf1964Single
Smokestack Lightnin' / Goin' Down SlowHowlin' Wolf1964Single
Little Girl / Tail DraggerHowlin' Wolf1964Single
Folk Festival Of The BluesMuddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson1964Album
Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1963Single
Hidden Charms / Tail DraggerHowlin' Wolf1963Single
Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1963Single
Three Hundred Pounds Of JoyHowlin' Wolf1963Single
Just Like I Treat You / I Ain't SuperstitiousHowlin' Wolf1962Single
Howling Wolf Sings The BluesHowlin' Wolf1962Album
Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1962Compil.
Mama's Baby / Do The DoHowlin' Wolf1962Single
You'll Be Mine / Going Down SlowHowlin' Wolf1962Single
Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1962Album
Down In The BottomHowlin' Wolf1961Single
Wang-Dang-DoodleHowlin' Wolf1961Single
Little BabyHowlin' Wolf1961Single
Shake For Me / The Red RoosterHowlin' Wolf1961Single
Spoonful / Howlin' For My DarlingHowlin' Wolf1960Single
Who's Been Talking? / Tell MeHowlin' Wolf1960Single
The Natchez Burning / You Gonna Wreck My LifeHowlin' Wolf1959Single
I Better Go Now / Howlin' BluesHowlin' Wolf1959Album
I've Been Abused / Mr. Airplane ManHowlin' Wolf1959Album
Who Will Be Next / I Have A Little GirlHowlin' Wolf1959Single
Moanin' In The MoonlightHowlin' Wolf1958Album
I'm Leaving You / Change My WayHowlin' Wolf1958Single
Moaning For My Baby / I Didn't KnowHowlin' Wolf1958Album
Sitting On Top Of The World / Poor BoyHowlin' Wolf1957Single
My Life / Going Back HomeHowlin' Wolf1957Single
Somebody In My Home / NatureHowlin' Wolf1957Album
I Asked For Water / So GladHowlin' Wolf1956Single
Smokestack Lightning / You Can't Be BeatHowlin' Wolf1956Album
Rhythm And Blues With Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf1956Single
Come To Me Baby / Don't Mess With My BabyHowlin' Wolf1955Single
"Forty Four" / I'll Be AroundHowlin' Wolf1954Single
All Night Boogie / I Love My BabyHowlin' Wolf1954Album
Evil Is Goin' On / Baby How LongHowlin' Wolf1954Album
No Place To Go / Rockin' DaddyHowlin' Wolf1954Album
The Wolf Is At Your Door / Howlin' Wolf BoogieHowlin' Wolf1952Album
Saddle My Pony / Worried All The TimeHowlin' Wolf1952Album
Passing By Blues / Crying At DaybreakHowlin' Wolf1951Album
My Baby Stole Off / I Want Your PictureHowlin' Wolf1951Album
Moanin' At Midnight / How Many More YearsHowlin' Wolf1951Single
Spoonful / Smokestack LightningHowlin' WolfSingle
I'm The WolfHowlin' WolfCompil.
The Red Rooster - Part 1 & 2Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bo DiddleySingle
Chess Masters...Vol 2Howlin' WolfCompil.
My Mind Is Ramblin'Howlin' WolfCompil.
Chess MastersHowlin' WolfCompil.
The Best Of Howlin’ WolfHowlin' WolfCompil.
DJ Promo Maxi E.P, - VariousHowlin' Wolf / Paul Gayten / Jimmy McCracklin / Woody HermanSingle
Just Like I Treat You / Do The DoHowlin' WolfSingle
Highway 49 and Other ClassicsHowlin' WolfCompil.
Demos, Outtakes, Live 1948 - 1973Howlin' WolfCompil.
The Best Of Howlin' Wolf (18 Legendary Hits)Howlin' WolfCompil.
Blues For Mr CrumpSonny Blair, Howlin' Wolf, Bobby Bland, Little Junior ParkerCompil.
I Walked From Dallas / Don't Laugh At MeHowlin' WolfSingle
Riding In The MoonlightHowlin' WolfSingle
Well That's AlrightHowlin' WolfSingle
The Very Best ofHowlin' WolfCompil.
Crying At Daybreak / Lone Town BluesHowlin' Wolf / Junior BrooksSingle
Howlin' At The SunHowlin' WolfCompil.
Going Back HomeHowlin' WolfCompil.
The Red RoosterHowlin' WolfCompil.
Evil / Red RoosterHowlin' WolfSingle
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