Walter "Wolfman" Washington

Walter "Wolfman" Washington
Washington at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2008
Background information
Born
Walter Washington

(1943-12-20)December 20, 1943
DiedDecember 22, 2022(2022-12-22) (aged 79)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresBlues
OccupationsMusician, singer
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1962–2022
LabelsHep' Me, Maison de Soul, Rounder, Pointblank, Bullseye Blues, Zoho Roots
WebsiteWalterWolfmanWashington.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.