Lex Anteinternet: Saturday, January 10, 1976. The passing of Howlin' Wolf.

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Saturday, January 10, 1976. The passing of Howlin' Wolf.

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Chester Arthur Burnett, known to blues fans as Howlin' Wolf, died at age 65 from complications from kidney surgery.

Burnett was born in Mississippi and was a protégé of Delta blues musician Charley Patton in the 1930s. He served in the Army as a cavalryman at the beginning of World War Two but was abused by his NCOs upon being reassigned to an electronics role as he was illiterate. He was discharged early and relocated to Chicago, where he became one of the founders of Chicago blues.

Legendary for his booming voice, he was an unusual bluesman for his time as he did well economically, trusting his earnings to his wife. His band members received health insurance as part of their compensation.

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Labels: 1970s, 1976, cartoo

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