What is Howlin' Wolf's full name?
Chester Arthur Burnett
Howlin' Wolf date of birth:
June 10, 1910
How old was Howlin' Wolf when died?
65
Where was Howlin' Wolf born?
White Station, Mississippi
When did Howlin' Wolf die?
January 10, 1976
How tall is Howlin' Wolf?
6' 6" (198 cm)
Howlin' Wolf body shape:
Large
What color are Howlin' Wolf's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Howlin' Wolf's hair?
Black
Is Howlin' Wolf gay or straight?
Straight
What is Howlin' Wolf's ethnicity?
Black
What is Howlin' Wolf nationality?
American
What is Howlin' Wolf's occupation?
Musician, songwriter
Howlin' Wolf claim to fame:
influential blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player
What genre is Howlin' Wolf's work?
Chicago blues
What instruments does Howlin' Wolf play?
Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Short Biography
Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 – January 10, 1976), known as Howlin' Wolf, was an African-American Chicago blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, originally from Mississippi. With a booming voice and looming physical presence, he is one of the best-known Chicago blues artists. Musician and critic Cub Koda noted, "no one could match Howlin' Wolf for the singular ability to rock the house down to the foundation while simultaneously scaring its patrons out of its wits." Producer Sam Phillips recalled, "When I heard Howlin' Wolf, I said, 'This is for me. This is where the soul of man never dies'". Several of his songs, such as "Smokestack Lightnin'", "Back Door Man", "Killing Floor" and "Spoonful" have become blues and blues rock standards. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 51 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".