Blues lovers are mourning the death of Howlin’ Wolf lead guitarist Hubert Sumlin, who died on Sunday in New Jersey from heart failure. He was 80 years old. Sumlin was born in Greenwood ...

Here are ten essential Howlin’ Wolf tracks that every blues lover should listen to, whether they are long-time fans or just ...

Born in June of 1910 in White Station, Miss., Burnett earned the nickname Howlin’ Wolf after family would scare him as a child with stories of wolves.

He played with many other luminaries in Chicago, and in the early ‘70s formed the Wolf Gang for Howlin’ Wolf. After Wolf’s death in 1976 Shaw continued to lead the band, which included ...

This 1951 hit was the song that introduced Howlin’ Wolf to a broader audience. With Ike Turner on the keys, Willie Steele banging on the drums, and Willie Johnson playing guitar, the quality of ...

Sam Lay, a drummer whose shuffling sound and locomotive power helped propel blues records by Paul Butterfield, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and Muddy Waters, and who laid down the beat when Bob ...

Hubert Sumlin, the longtime collaborator with Howlin’ Wolf whose unique playing on such songs as “Wang Dang Doodle,” “Spoonful” and “Back Door Man” influenced generations of ...

Beside playing with many blues, soul greats, he also owned a music school and store near 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue where he gave Howlin’ Wolf guitar lessons.

She don’t eat meat, but she sure likes the bone.Nearly 20 years ago, this maxim — the m.o. of one Ms. Mary Moon — catapulted Deadeye Dick’s “New Age Girl” to the top of Billboard’s Alternative Songs ...

Matt “Guitar” Murphy, guitarist for the Blues Brothers and noted sideman for blues legends like Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and Memphis Slim, died Friday at the age of 88.. Murphy’s death ...

Revered blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin, who spent 23-plus years adding gritty leads to Howlin' Wolf's legendary voice and who inspired generations of axemen from Jimi Hendrix to Kenny Wayne ...