Wolfman Jack

For the American blues artist, see Howlin' Wolf.

Wolfman Jack
Jack in 1979
Born
Robert Weston Smith

(1938-01-21)January 21, 1938
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
DiedJuly 1, 1995(1995-07-01) (aged 57)
Belvidere, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupations
  • Disc jockey
  • radio personality
  • musician
  • television presenter
Years active1960–1995
SpouseLucy "Lou" Lamb
Children2

Robert Weston Smith (January 21, 1938 – July 1, 1995), known as Wolfman Jack, was an American disc jockey active for over three decades.[1] Famous for the gravelly voice which he credited for his success, saying, "It's kept meat and potatoes on the table for years for Wolfman and Wolfwoman. A couple of shots of whiskey helps it. I've got that nice raspy sound."[2]

  1. ^ Herszenhorn, David M. (July 2, 1995). "Wolfman Jack, Raspy Voice Of the Radio, Is Dead at 57". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Bob Pinheiro (July 1, 1995). "Wolfman Jack, pioneer disc jockey dies at 57". Modestoradiomuseum.org. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved August 18, 2015.