The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
- Released on
- Runtime
- 88 mins
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.
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.
Cast
- Howlin' Wolf
- Muddy Waters
- Sam Phillips
- Sonny Boy Williamson
- Paul Burlison
- Marshall Chess
Director
- Don McGlynn
Producers
- Joe Lauro
