The Wolf

howlin · April 23rd, 2008, 02:55 PM

Howlin' as he goes . . .

trag-o-caster · April 23rd, 2008, 04:49 PM

Well we were just discussing the Wolf and Hubert Sumlin here the other day, but that's OK. You can never say enough good things about Howlin' Wolf or Hubert!

Some folks wonder if the blues can possibly get any deeper than Muddy Waters. Howlin' Wolf is my answer.

stantheman · April 23rd, 2008, 06:00 PM

Watching the clip alls I could think about was West Memphis and Ike Turner sneaking a young Elvis Presley in and hiding him behind the piano to watch Wolf. He got all "the moves" from Wolf noboutadoubtit!

Big Tony · April 23rd, 2008, 06:47 PM

That's from the Shindig show, in 1965.

The band is "The Shindogs", with (leader) James Burton-Telecaster, Glen D. Hardin-pno, Joey Cooper-gtr; Delaney Bramlett-b, Chuck Blackwell-dms.

The Rolling Stones are at the Master's feet. A Man amongst kids, for sure!

Be sure to watch him jumping up and down att 1:40, and his hip movements at 3:15!

/ Tony

Tony · April 23rd, 2008, 07:05 PM

do you think his voice is?

Big Tony · April 23rd, 2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony

do you think his voice is?

Quite close to his speaking voice - but he could sing smooth, in a higher voice, when he wanted to.

/ Tony

ROADMAN · April 23rd, 2008, 10:35 PM

markothefish · April 24th, 2008, 02:57 AM

The Stones refused to be on SHINDIG unless they brought on The Wolf . He is probably the greatest single Blues entertainer EVER !!!! He was a good guitar player also. Here's a clip from him toward the very end ...

argent · April 24th, 2008, 06:16 AM

I thought you meant a different Wolf for a second.

Arlo · April 24th, 2008, 06:40 AM

I met Hubert when I was living in Austin in the 80's. Backstage at Antone's.

One of THE nicest guitarists I have ever met and humble as it gets.

Real gentleman and what an honor to hang out with him.

There is a great documentary about the life of Howlin Wolf I saw on HBO or one of them channels. Great moment where Wolf is singing a song and keeps getting interrupted by another legendary blues artist of the era and he berates him as an example of what alcohol can do to a great man.

Another segment tells about Wolf visiting his mother after enjoying success and trying to give her some money. She wouldn't accept because it was "Devil Money"

Really interesting film.

Joe Chaney · April 24th, 2008, 01:40 PM

I love howlin' wolf, he was just absolutely superb
i agree completely with trag-o-caster the wolf far exceeds muddy

Big Tony · April 24th, 2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Chaney

I love howlin' wolf, he was just absolutely superb
i agree completely with trag-o-caster the wolf far exceeds muddy

From your avatar, I would think that you also dig Captain Beefheart, who was a great fan of Howlin' Wolf.

/ Tony

Big Tony · April 24th, 2008, 02:42 PM

This is the one:

It's a great DVD, and Sumlin (who I never met) seems to be one of the sweetest people alive!

A great music documentary, if your interested in blues, or the roots of rock'n'roll!

/ Tony

jonzer · April 24th, 2008, 09:49 PM

And for a second I thought maybe you meant this Wolf.

Arlo · April 25th, 2008, 12:38 AM

Tony that is the video!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzer

And for a second I thought maybe you meant this Wolf.

Hey Jonser, Isn't that John Adams?

jonzer · April 29th, 2008, 11:28 PM

No. That's Martie Wolf (Paul Giamatti) from Big Fat Liar. I have a kid so I know such things.

rand z · April 30th, 2008, 08:09 AM

never saw wolf, but a friend saw him at a show back in the early 70's and claimed he climbed a curtain at the side of the stage... to the top!

he must have been 60 when he did this feat.

met a woman on a train to boston back in the 70's who knew wolf. her son took her to a show and they went back stage where they were introduced... she said that he wanted her to go back to his hotel with him. she didnt, but went to see him when he was in the area and spent some time with him. apparently he had to suck on ice cubes to get hydrated as his kidneys were so bad they couldnt handle a glass of water.

wish i coulda seen him... i saw muddy a few times. once at a small club in phila where i sat right in front of him... only a few feet away! pretty cool! and pinetop was there, too!

i miss those daze. there was magic, then...

rand z tropicalsoul.net

marshman · April 30th, 2008, 08:57 AM

Yeah, Arlo, that's John Adams. Giamatti has come a long way.

wilkat1 · April 30th, 2008, 09:09 AM

I never cease to be amazed at the absolute greatness of certain artists, especially the biggest Chess artists (Wolf, Muddy, Chuck Berry, Etta James). I have to periodically rediscover each of them - and every time I find myself smiling and saying "God, that's good music!"

Wolf was one of a kind - a true original.

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trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,213	Well we were just discussing the Wolf and Hubert Sumlin here the other day, but that's OK. You can never say enough good things about Howlin' Wolf or Hubert! Some folks wonder if the blues can possibly get any deeper than Muddy Waters. Howlin' Wolf is my answer. __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb

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stantheman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 4,555	Watching the clip alls I could think about was West Memphis and Ike Turner sneaking a young Elvis Presley in and hiding him behind the piano to watch Wolf. He got all "the moves" from Wolf noboutadoubtit! __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

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Big Tony Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, by golly! Age: 53 Posts: 2,363 27 Photos	That's from the Shindig show, in 1965. The band is "The Shindogs", with (leader) James Burton-Telecaster, Glen D. Hardin-pno, Joey Cooper-gtr; Delaney Bramlett-b, Chuck Blackwell-dms. The Rolling Stones are at the Master's feet. A Man amongst kids, for sure! Be sure to watch him jumping up and down att 1:40, and his hip movements at 3:15! / Tony __________________ {8^)> Fender is my home boy - live all die myspace.com/tonypersson Last edited by Big Tony : April 23rd, 2008 at 07:27 PM. Reason: To put in Telecaster reference.

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Tony Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sacratomato Posts: 805	How close to natural do you think his voice is?

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markothefish Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Greenville, Rhode Island Age: 42 Posts: 1,674 7 Photos	The Stones refused to be on SHINDIG unless they brought on The Wolf . He is probably the greatest single Blues entertainer EVER !!!! He was a good guitar player also. Here's a clip from him toward the very end ... __________________ Man, that cat is nuts! ~ Thelonius Monk on Ornette Coleman

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Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine [in a van down by the river] Age: 49 Posts: 2,132	I met Hubert when I was living in Austin in the 80's. Backstage at Antone's. One of THE nicest guitarists I have ever met and humble as it gets. Real gentleman and what an honor to hang out with him. There is a great documentary about the life of Howlin Wolf I saw on HBO or one of them channels. Great moment where Wolf is singing a song and keeps getting interrupted by another legendary blues artist of the era and he berates him as an example of what alcohol can do to a great man. Another segment tells about Wolf visiting his mother after enjoying success and trying to give her some money. She wouldn't accept because it was "Devil Money" Really interesting film. __________________ My music? It is free for my friends.

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Joe Chaney Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: aude, France Age: 15 Posts: 377 1 Photos	I love howlin' wolf, he was just absolutely superb i agree completely with trag-o-caster the wolf far exceeds muddy __________________ If you're not careful, It'll stick to your cheeks, and You'll smell like a native, For a couple of weeks In France

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Big Tony Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, by golly! Age: 53 Posts: 2,363 27 Photos	This is the one: It's a great DVD, and Sumlin (who I never met) seems to be one of the sweetest people alive! A great music documentary, if your interested in blues, or the roots of rock'n'roll! / Tony __________________ {8^)> Fender is my home boy - live all die myspace.com/tonypersson

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jonzer Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 974	And for a second I thought maybe you meant this Wolf. __________________ http://816rocks.com/

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jonzer Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 974	No. That's Martie Wolf (Paul Giamatti) from Big Fat Liar. I have a kid so I know such things. __________________ http://816rocks.com/

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rand z Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 901	never saw wolf, but a friend saw him at a show back in the early 70's and claimed he climbed a curtain at the side of the stage... to the top! he must have been 60 when he did this feat. met a woman on a train to boston back in the 70's who knew wolf. her son took her to a show and they went back stage where they were introduced... she said that he wanted her to go back to his hotel with him. she didnt, but went to see him when he was in the area and spent some time with him. apparently he had to suck on ice cubes to get hydrated as his kidneys were so bad they couldnt handle a glass of water. wish i coulda seen him... i saw muddy a few times. once at a small club in phila where i sat right in front of him... only a few feet away! pretty cool! and pinetop was there, too! i miss those daze. there was magic, then... rand z tropicalsoul.net

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marshman Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SE PA Posts: 581	Yeah, Arlo, that's John Adams. Giamatti has come a long way. __________________ 42

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wilkat1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: So. Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 1,457 20 Photos	I never cease to be amazed at the absolute greatness of certain artists, especially the biggest Chess artists (Wolf, Muddy, Chuck Berry, Etta James). I have to periodically rediscover each of them - and every time I find myself smiling and saying "God, that's good music!" Wolf was one of a kind - a true original. __________________ MySpace "That number don't mean nothing to me if the guitar don't sound right." - Buddy Guy on the year a guitar was manufactured.