Howlin' Wolf with Hubert Sumlin on guitar, 1971 Photo: Michael Ochs Archives Chester Arthur Burnett — better known as Howlin' Wolf — was born 113 years ago today. A highly influential blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, Wolf was born in West Point, Mississippi in an area now known as White Station. With a booming voice and looming physical presence, he is commonly ranked among the leading performers in electric blues.