How old is the Howlin Wolf?

How old is the Howlin Wolf?

65 years (1910–1976)
Howlin’ Wolf/Age at death

Death. In January 1976, Burnett checked into the Veterans Administration Hospital in Hines, Illinois, for kidney surgery. He died of complications from the procedure on January 10, 1976, at the age of 65.

When was Howlin Wolf born and died?

Howlin’ Wolf, byname of Chester Arthur Burnett, (born June 20, 1910, West Point, Mississippi, U.S.—died January 10, 1976, Hines, Illinois), American blues singer and composer who was one of the principal exponents of the urban blues style of Chicago.

What is Howlin Wolf’s real name?

Chester Arthur Burnett
Howlin’ Wolf/Full name
His name was Chester Arthur Burnett, but everyone called him Howlin’ Wolf. He played harmonica, but some say he was the greatest blues singer of all time. His unique voice mesmerized audiences and hugely influenced rock ‘n’ roll. Nobody had a voice like Wolf, before or since.

Is Howlin Wolf still alive?

Deceased (1910–1976)
Howlin’ Wolf/Living or Deceased

Who paid for Howlin Wolf Funeral?

The funeral for Chicago blues great Hubert Sumlin, the longtime guitar player for Howlin’ Wolf who died Sunday at age 80, will be paid for by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. Sumlin’s partner, Toni Ann, posted the news online.

What genre is Howlin Wolf?

Blues
Pop
Howlin’ Wolf/Genres

What happened to Little Walter?

The greatest harmonica player to ever blow the blues died in his sleep on February 15th, 1968, following a bar fight in the South Side of Chicago. According to the official death certificate, Walter’s cause of death was coronary thrombosis.

What did Etta James think of Beyonce?

During her gig last week, the 70-year-old savaged Beyoncé’s performance. “The great Beyoncé,” James sneered. “I can’t stand Beyoncé. She has no business up there, singing up there on a big ol’ president day, gonna be singing my song that I’ve been singing forever.”

How old was Howlin Wolf when he died?

Howlin’ Wolf, byname of Chester Arthur Burnett, (born June 20, 1910, West Point, Mississippi, U.S.—died January 10, 1976, Hines, Illinois), American blues singer and composer who was one of the principal exponents of the urban blues style of Chicago. Howlin’ Wolf, 1964. Pictorial Press Ltd./Alamy

Who was the original singer of Howlin Wolf?

Written By: Howlin’ Wolf, byname of Chester Arthur Burnett, (born June 20, 1910, West Point, Mississippi, U.S.—died January 10, 1976, Hines, Illinois), American blues singer and composer who was one of the principal exponents of the urban blues style of Chicago.

When did howlin’wolf break up with Dixon?

Dixon and Wolf parted company by 1964 and Wolf was back in the studio doing his own songs. One of the classics to emerge from this period was “Killing Floor,” featuring a modern backbeat and a incredibly catchy guitar riff from Sumlin.

When was Howlin Wolf inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame?

Howlin’ Wolf was inducted into both the Blues Hall of Fame (1980) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1991). Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Subscribe Now The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Patricia Bauer, Assistant Editor.