Anno 1980 is da Howlin’ Wolf in de Blues Hall of Fame und 1991 in de Rock and Roll Hall of Fame afgnumma worn. 2010 is dees Liad "Spoonful" in de Blues Hall of Fame afgnumma worn. „This is Howlin' Wolfs New Album And He Doesn't Like It“ is in de Wireliste The Wire's "100 Records That Set The World On Fire (While No One Was Listening)" afnumma worn.