5 Facts About Howlin' Wolf's London Sessions

The sessions ran from May 2 to May 7, 1970. These five days produced the album The London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions.

The album was recorded in London, England. Wolf traveled overseas to work with British musicians.

The sessions featured prominent British rock musicians. Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, and members of the Rolling Stones played on the tracks.

The album blended Chicago blues with British rock. This collaboration gave Wolf’s sound a new, harder edge.

The sessions were a commercial and critical success. The album reached number 79 on the Billboard 200 and is considered a classic blues-rock record.