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Howlin' Wolf

Howlin' Wolf (real name Chester Arthur Burnett; June 10, 1910, White Station, West Point, Mississippi — January 10, 1976, Hines, Illinois) was an American bluesman, guitarist, harmonica player, and songwriter. Along with Muddy Waters, he is considered one of the founders of the Chicago school of blues. The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Animals, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, and many others have claimed his influence on their work. In the list of the greatest artists compiled by the music magazine "Rolling Stone," Howlin' Wolf is in 54th place.