Browsing: Howlin’ Wolf

Chester Burnett stood six foot three in size 17 shoes. Oh, he cut a mean figure off stage. And on stage? He became something else all together – somewhere between a superhuman and a feral beast. No surprise they called him the Howlin’ Wolf…

This is the latest installment of our weekly series The Language of the Blues, in which author and rock musician…

The Rolling Stones are returning to their roots for their first new album in years, and it’s blues all the way.

Maxwell Street was where Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Howlin’ Wolf, Elmore James, “Maxwell Street” Jimmy Davis and other legendary blues artists played their first performances! Check out the newest LOTB!

You think you know what Killin’ Floor means?? Hubert Sumlin says you’re wrong… this is one of the most revealing and interesting LOTB articles we’ve ever put out!

“I could have been playing in front of the Washington Monument for a handful of Republicans, and I would have been in heaven ’cause I’m with Eddie Shaw,” says the million-selling artist…

Eighty four years ago today, OKeh Records released The Mississippi Sheiks’ “Sitting on Top of the World,” a song that would become one of the most impactful and well-known in music…

The Blues Hall of Fame, administrated by The Blues Foundation, has announced the 2014 inductees!

Today, we’re remembering delta blues legend Son House. He was a strong influence to Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Robert Johnson.

We got to sit down with the incredible Big Llou to talk about his new album, looking forward to playing with B.B. King, successful acting, and much more! This is a must-hear — if only for his voice!