The world said goodbye to a legend on this day in 1979 as Howlin' Wolf howled his last note and passed away following brain surgery, he was 65.
Most people don't know much about Howlin' Wolf, if they know him at all, but more than likely you've heard a cover of one of this songs, as many huge groups have recorded his music. Just a few include; Little Red Rooster, covered by The Rolling Stones, Spoonful, covered by Cream, Back Door Man, covered by The Doors, and How Many More Times, covered by Led Zeppelin.
Wolf had a bigger impact though than just having other people cover his music. He formed one of the first all electric bands ever, and it's even more impressive that he was able to claim so much success when you consider he was African American, and the height of his popularity was the 1940's and 1950's.
The influence of Howlin' Wolf can't be denied, and while it's sad he was taken away before his time, at least he made the most of his time while he was here.
Other notable events for January 10:
-Loretta Lynn marries her husband on Jan. 10, 1948, she was just 13 years old
-Great Balls of Fire becomes the first number 1 hit for Jerry Lee Lewis on Jan. 10, 1958
-Rod Stewart was born Jan. 10, 1945
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