For his part, Howlin’ Wolf recorded his first successful sides for Sam Philips Memphis-based Sun Records—the label that launched Elvis’ career—where the engineers deliberately turned the recording ...

Chester Burnett, by then known throughout the Mississippi Delta as Howlin’ Wolf, had been inducted into the Army in April 1941. Wolf didn’t go willingly.

1. Smokestack Lightnin’ Howlin’ Wolf’s “Smokestack Lightnin’” is a cornerstone of blues music, capturing the raw, haunting sound that defined his legacy.

Through the years, Howlin' Wolf's 1964 performances in Germany have reached legendary status. Many different recordings of these concerts have surfaced in many different configurations. Rockin' The ...