The Walker Roaders — the supergroup featuring ex-members of the Pogues, Flogging Molly, and Dropkick Murphys — have released a new cover of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Smokestack Lightning.” The cover finds the ...
Chester Burnett, aka Howlin' Wolf was one of the most primordial and influential figures on the blues scene from the 1950's to the 1970's. His protean voice and harmonica, and rudimentary guitar were ...
Blues music arose from hardship. It offered solace. The article lists ten essential blues tracks. These songs capture raw emotion. Robert Johnson's 'Cross Road Blues' is a desperate plea. Howlin' Wolf ...