NEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans music legend Walter "Wolfman" Washington, a cornerstone of the city s musical nightlife for decades, has died of cancer, just days after turning 79.
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Walter "Wolfman" Washington has died of cancer at the age of 79. Well-known for his trademark howl and his performances with his band, The Roadmasters, Wolfman combined blues, R&B, funk, and soul on stages throughout the New Orleans for decades.
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