Product Description
Contents: A magnificent two-disc collection of rare recordings by the wild blues singer, Howlin' Wolf! This collection features 55 rare tracks, carefully selected from many previously unreleased recordings and B-sides that were previously included in collector's boxes from labels like SUN and CHESS. Unlike his polished hits, these raw and earthy tracks offer a valuable glimpse into Wolf's true essence. While there are no previously unreleased tracks, making it unsuitable for hardcore fans, it's highly recommended for those who appreciate Wolf's classic albums and tracks! Media Reviews and More: A magnificent two-disc collection of rare recordings by the wild blues singer, Howlin' Wolf! This collection features 55 rare tracks, carefully selected from many previously unreleased recordings and B-sides that were previously included in collector's boxes from labels like SUN and CHESS. Unlike his polished hits, these raw and earthy tracks offer a valuable glimpse into Wolf's true essence. This release doesn't include any previously unreleased tracks, so it might not appeal to hardcore fans, but it's highly recommended for anyone who's only collected Howlin' Wolf's classic albums and songs! (C)RS
About the Artist: Howlin' Wolf, whose real name is Chester Burnett, was born in Mississippi in 1910. In his teens, he studied guitar and harmonica with Charlie Patton and Sonny Boy II, and began his career as a blues singer. After being discharged from the army, he resumed his activities in the Delta region around 1945. In 1948, he moved to Memphis and formed a band with James Cotton and Matt Murphy, gaining popularity for his powerful voice. In 1951, he was discovered by Sam Phillips, a young producer who would later found Sun Records, and made his first recordings, including "Moanin' At Midnight" and "How Many More Years." The recordings released by Chess Records became huge hits. In 1953, he moved to Chicago and, in collaboration with Willie Dixon, produced many hits such as "Smoke Stack Lightning" and "Little Red Rooster," leading the Chicago blues golden age alongside Muddy Waters. He was also immensely popular with British rock musicians, touring and recording, but in his later years he suffered from illness and passed away in 1976 during brain tumor surgery.
