Howlin' Wolf

CTL-E-0002 · Person · musician · 1950s–1970s

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Blues singer and harmonica player with a commanding voice; Chess Records star.

The record

Also known as: Chester Burnett

Relationships

Chess Records — recorded for
Howlin' Wolf recorded his classic catalog for Chess Records.

Referenced by

Willie Dixon — collaborated with → this record

Sources

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee biography
Britannica: Howlin' Wolf

Record CTL-E-0002 · CultureTechLens Knowledge Graph · evidence grade: Verified · CTL research: BCI-001, BMI-002, MUSIC-001.
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