Born Booker T. Washington White, the man known as Bukka White was an influential Delta blues guitarist and singer.
A controversial album for both Howlin’ Wolf and his fans, ‘The Howlin’ Wolf Album’ remains a fascinating listen.
The track was already BB’s 38th entry on the R&B chart, but marked only the 12th time he had made the pop list.
Travelling with Chris Barber’s jazz band, Muddy Waters’ first UK tour found him playing “pure” and “uninhibited” blues to devoted crowds.
