Guitarist and vocalist Walter “Wolfman” Washington died December 22, 2022, at Passages Hospice of cancer. He had just turned 79 on December 20.

With Washington’s passing all but a few of the direct links to the days when New Orleans R&B ruled the world have passed.

Washington’s discography includes numerous recordings along with his crucial work with Johnny Adams, Eddie Bo, Lee Dorsey and others. His last album, My Future Is ...