Walter "Wolfman" Washington
Walter "Wolfman" Washington | |
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Washington at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Walter Washington |
| Born | December 20, 1943 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 2022 (aged 79) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1962–2022 |
| Labels | Hep' Me, Maison de Soul, Rounder, Point Blank, Bullseye Blues, Zoho Roots |
| Website | WalterWolfmanWashington.com |
Walter "Wolfman" Washington (December 20, 1943 – December 22, 2022) was an American singer and guitarist, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. While his roots were in blues music, he blended in the essence of funk and R&B to create his own unique sound.