Howlin' Wolf Death
Chester passed away on January 10, 1976 at the age of 65.
When did Howlin' Wolf die?
January 10, 1976How old was Howlin' Wolf when died?
65
Howlin' Wolf Birthday and Date of Death
Howlin' Wolf was born on June 10, 1910 and died on January 10, 1976. Chester was 65 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: June 10, 1910
Date of Death: January 10, 1976
Age at Death: 65
Howlin' Wolf - 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".
