: The driving boogie-woogie piano is often attributed to a young Ike Turner , whose rhythmic energy pushes the track forward.
: At 6'3" and 300 pounds, Wolf had a voice that Sam Phillips described as the place "where the soul of man never dies." His gravelly, primal delivery on this track was unlike anything on the radio. A Double-Sided Heavyweight Howlin' Wolf - How Many More Years
"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: : The driving boogie-woogie piano is often attributed
: 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. Howlin' Wolf - How Many More Years