"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." That's how one music critic described this blues legend, a big man with a booming voice that was so distinctive. His rough, some would say crude style contrasted with Muddy Waters' powerful, but less "in your face" style. I first was introduced to the Howlin' Wolf sound in an odd way--through DJ and host of the "Midnight Special", Wolfman Jack, who sounded a lot like him. A couple years back, I saw Hubert Sumlin, who played guitar for Howlin' Wolf, plus David Johansen, Levon Helm and others in a show paying tribute to the blues great. His influence runs deep, with artists ranging from Led Zeppelin to Tom Waits to Jimi Hendrix to The Doors. Here's Howlin' Wolf..."Smokestack Lightnin'"
"Spoonfull"
"How Many More Years"
"Back Door Man"
"I'll Be Back Someday"
Porter Tubb
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