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Chester Burnett

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Birth Name: Chester Arthur Burnett

Born: 10 June 1910 Died: 10 January 1976

Country of origin: United States

Height: 6' 6"

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Lillie Handley


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Most Influential Musicians Of All Time (171 items)
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Published 8 years ago 1 comment

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Description: Howlin' Wolf (born Chester Arthur Burnett) was a Chicago blues singer, guitarist, and harmonica player. Originally from Mississippi, he moved to Chicago in adulthood and became successful, forming a professional rivalry with fellow bluesman Muddy Waters. With a booming voice and imposing physical presence, he is one of the best-known Chicago blues artists. The musician and critic Cub Koda noted, "no one could match Howlin' Wolf for the singular ability to rock the house down to the foundation while simultaneously scaring its patrons out of its wits." Producer Sam Phillips recalled, "When I heard Howlin' Wolf, I ... (more)
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