Howlin' Wolf

Now revered as a linchpin moment in the history of the blues, Howlin’ Wolf’s 1970 London Sessions were recorded with Eric Clapton and various Stones and Beatles. This is the story, told by those who were there

In the late 1960s Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf turned to the psychedelic rock world in a bid to revitalise their careers. It was a huge gamble. But would it pay off?

Late Chicago powerhouse Howlin' Wolf was equal parts transcendent and terrifying. These are the releases that will blow down your house

From Big Boss Man to Smokestack Lightnin’, these are the stories of the landmark records that electrified the blues and put Chicago on the map.

A ribald number that Willie Dixon wrote for Howlin’ Wolf, covered by The Doors at their most seamy and sinful. But which version’s better?

With a new EP of blues covers on the way, Black Stone Cherry guitarist Ben Wells picks his five favourite songs by Chicago blues giant Howlin' Wolf

Half a century on from the British blues boom, can authenticity still exist on the scene?

Handpicked from Team Rock, Classic Rock, Hammer, Prog and Blues, here are some of the highlights from the last week to ease you into the weekend

Charley Patton’s equine tale has inspired generations of blues singers, but can we separate the lame nags from the thoroughbreds?