The legends of blues are many, but few bluesmen have left behind a larger-than-life legacy to match that of Chester Burnett, more commonly known as Howlin’ Wolf. Wolf was more than just a great blues ...

Bad As Me and the new 4 cd set of Chester Burnett, better known as Howlin’ Wolf (1910-1976). It’s called Smokestack Lightning: The Complete Chess Masters. The two singers, though separated by a ...

Though known as both a founding member of Los Angeles punk band X and, later, a rootsy solo artist, John Doe‘s Forever Hasn’t Happened Yet, due March 22nd, is his unabashed love letter to the blues.

Michelle Curtin squirmed in her front-row seat, trying not to dance, but it wasn’t easy. Steps away, the Rebirth Brass Band was cutting loose for its first hometown show – and the Howlin' Wolf's first ...

Throughout his years on the stage, Slash performed alongside numerous icons and gained a position as the lead guitarist for Guns N’ Roses. Considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time, the ...

Musical stars are by stereotype usually in their late teens or early twenties. Or at least their management wants you to believe that they are. But one of my biggest musical heroes didn’t start making ...

If you want to get into Howlin’ Wolf and classic blues from the 60s, I highly recommend listening to this compilation album. More Real Folk Blues was released in 1967 and is a wonderful collection of ...