Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Howlin' Wolf born this day in 1910


Chester Arthur Burnett ("Howlin' Wolf") became one of the most recognized voices in blues music.  That voice was as big as his 6 foot 6 and 300 pound size.  His recordings for Chess Records are essential to any blues fan.  Here's his classic "Smokestack Lightning" done in only a way the Wolf could do it...