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Biography
Chester Arthur Burnett, better known by his stage name Howlin' Wolf, was an American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. He was at the forefront of transforming acoustic Delta blues into electric Chicago blues, and over a four-decade career, recorded blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and psychedelic rock. He is regarded as one of the most influential blues musicians ever.
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Awards & recognition
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 1991
Filmography5 titles

Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
2015as Self (archive footage)
2015as Self (archive footage)

Born In Chicago
2013as Self
2013as Self

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009as Self (archive footage)
2009as Self (archive footage)

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
2003as Himself
2003as Himself

Festival
1967as Self
1967as Self