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

6.3
2003
1h 28m
Released
DocumentaryMusic

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.

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Director: Don McGlynn

Cast: Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sam Phillips, Sonny Boy Williamson, Paul Burlison, Marshall Chess

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