“The Red Rooster” is track nine on disc one. Listen to it first, because it’s the key to this re-issue. On it, Howlin’ Wolf schools Eric Clapton on how to play the blues. As in, “No man, do it this ...

Nobody did the blues quite like Howlin’ Wolf. He was an incredible electric Chicago blues artist, with a powerful voice, excellent harmonica skills, and legendary prowess with the electric guitar. He ...