First-Time Viewing

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

Release Date:November 4, 2003

Running Time:88 min

Genres:Documentary, Music

Director

Don McGlynn

Cast

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

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Streaming