The monthly series kicks off in October with the release of albums by blues pioneers Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. By Melinda Newman Legendary blues and rock label Chess Records will celebrate its 75 ...
This fluid, fascinating and thoroughly researched biography is a long overdue tribute to one of the two giants of post-WWII Chicago-style electric blues music. Music writers Segrest and Hoffman do a ...
Nobody did the blues quite like Howlin’ Wolf. He was an incredible electric Chicago blues artist, with a powerful voice, excellent harmonica skills, and legendary prowess with the electric guitar. He ...