Howlin’ Wolf

Description

The Howlin‘ Wolf stamp is a vivid reminder of the legacy of blues music and its most powerful singer. It features a striking portrait of the man himself, with a guitar and a howling wolf in the background. The 29–cent stamp, designed by Lou Nolan, was issued by the United States Postal Service in 1994 to celebrate the influential bluesman whose powerful vocals and iconic songs like “Smokestack Lightning“ and “Spoonful“ remain beloved by generations of fans. The Howlin‘ Wolf stamp is an homage to the legend and a timeless reminder of the deep roots of the blues.