Chester Arthur Burnett (known by his stage name Howlin' Wolf) died this day in 1976. His gravestone has a guitar and harmonica etched in it. One of his most popular tunes, "How Many More Years", has become a blues staple. That was recorded at Memphis Recording Service by Sam Phillips and also features Ike Turner on piano. Wolf was one of a kind in his vocal delivery and while he's often imitated, he's never been duplicated. Here's some of his most popular tunes:
