Released by Chess Records in the fall of 1951, the song was actually a double-sided hit with "Moanin' at Midnight." It climbed to , instantly making Howlin' Wolf a star.
The Birth of a Heavyweight: Howlin' Wolf’s "How Many More Years" Howlin' Wolf - How Many More Years
: This recording contains some of the earliest known uses of power chords and heavy electric distortion. Johnson’s aggressive, distorted tone predated the "rock" sound by years. Released by Chess Records in the fall of
"How Many More Years" isn't just a blues song; it's a sonic assault. At the time, blues was often acoustic or politely amplified. Wolf changed that. The track is famous for: Howlin' Wolf - How Many More Years
: The driving boogie-woogie piano is often attributed to a young Ike Turner , whose rhythmic energy pushes the track forward.