This one isn't too shabby either...

If I Were A Bird. The end of this tune is Loaded by Primal Scream. Pretty good bit of plagiarism I thought...

of the 20th century.

One of the absolute greats, The Chess Box is essential

Respect to the 'wolf'.
Remember Brian Jones introducing him in a very posh Cheltenham accent and telling the audience to pipe down on 'Ready Steady Go'.....and then sitting at his feet like a disciple?!

And if anyone has heard said album, its not too bad. Sort of Jimi Hendrix inspired cover versions of his own songs. For no apparent reason.

This is my favourite Howlin' Wolf track (written by Willie Dixon, but it fits Wolf like a very large pair of comfortable trousers). Funny lyrics and a great shuffling rhythm. Good for the dancefloor:

I'm not about to undermine the plaudits for the music listed above as we probably wouldn't be where we are today without it, but Howling Wolf's main output came after Hank Williams had already released a number of proto-rock and roll singles. It's a lot easier to argue Hank's case for being the man that invented RnR although there are some that might go further back with evidence.

Marc Bolan my arse

(look up a bit)

And way filthier lets be honest...

This is part 1 - the rest are in the links beside it.

A wizard, a true star