Walter "Wolfman" Washington

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.

Biography Washington was born in New Orleans, and whilst still in his teens, he was invited to play in Lee Dorsey's band.

In the mid-1960s, Washington formed the All Fools Band, and played at clubs in New Orleans.

In the 1970s, he joined Johnny Adams' band. He played with Adams for 20 years, performing both live and on his records. He landed a contract with Rounder Records in 1985, and he released three albums with that label. After the Rounder days, he also released an album, Sada, on Pointblank Records. In the film, he performs "Barefootin' with the house band.

In 2008, he released Doin' the Funky Thing, his first album in many years.

Awards and honors

OffBeat's Best of The Beat Awards + Year Category Work nominated Result Ref.

Best Blues Band or Performer Best Urban Contemporary R&B Band or Performer