Thinking of the mighty Howlin’ Wolf on his birthday today. Born Chester Burnett on this day in 1910, he was an electrifying performer who had a voice like no other. Often joined by our friend Hubert Sumlin, the Wolf was one of the most influential bluesmen who ever lived. “When I first heard Howlin' Wolf's records, I thought that deep, scratchy voice was a fake voice, just the way he sang — until I met him. He said, 'Hello,' and I thought, 'Uh-oh, this isn't fake. This is for real.'" “Everything