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Who was Howlin' Wolf's early mentor?

  • Charley Patton

  • Son House

  • Robert Johnson

  • Blind Lemon Jefferson

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Charley Patton, a legendary Delta blues musician, served as Howlin' Wolf's early mentor, shaping his musical style and technique. Patton's raw and powerful vocals, combined with his mastery of the slide guitar, left an enduring mark on Wolf's own approach to the blues. Wolf absorbed Patton's signature elements, including his guttural vocals, intense stage presence, and the use of a slide on his guitar.
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