The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll (2003)

  • NR
  • 11/04/2003 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h 28m

Overview

Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pioneered urban electric blues (their supposed rivalry is the subject of one of this DVD's bonus features), Wolf was a big, imposing man with an inimitable, booming voice and a lasting influence on generations of rock & rollers--all of which comes across in the 90-minute film.

Don McGlynn

Director

Cast

Howlin' Wolf's headshot

Howlin' Wolf

Himself
Muddy Waters's headshot

Muddy Waters

Himself
Sam Phillips's headshot

Sam Phillips

Sonny Boy Williamson's headshot

Sonny Boy Williamson

Paul Burlison's headshot

Paul Burlison

Marshall Chess's headshot

Marshall Chess

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