The Howlin' Wolf Story - The Secret History of Rock & Roll
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Actor: Howlin' WolfBrand: Sony
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
DVD Release Date: 2003-11-04
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: RCA
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Summary: 5 Stars
Terrific clip of performances and an excellent historical profile. It was surprising to learn of his character and discipline. I like him better as an artist and appreciate his place in the lineup of delta blues figures and also Chicago blues figures.
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Studio: Sony Music Release Date: 11/04/2003What better way to cap off 2003, the "Year of the Blues," than with this eminently watchable documentary about Chester A. Burnett, better known as Howlin' Wolf? 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. Not only do we get a history of his life (told by family members, musical associates like longtime guitarist Hubert Sumlin, and Wolf himself) that's far more entertaining than the norm for this genre, we also get some history of the blues in general. And not only do we hear snippets of Wolf's music, we hear several complete songs, including some priceless filmed performances. Quite simply, this one should become a touchstone for documentaries of its kind. --Sam Graham
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