Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield on April 4, 1913, in Issaquena County, Mississippi, is hailed as the "father of modern Chicago blues." His moniker, bestowed upon him in childhood due to his penchant for playing in muddy waters, became synonymous with the gritty, electrifying blues sound that emanated from the South and proliferated in Chicago. Waters' influence on rock and roll cannot be overstated, as his pioneering electric blues sound and stage presence set a template for countless artists to follow.

Muddy's career began to take shape in the early 1940s, with his first recordings in 1941 for the Library of Congress. During the post-war years, he relocated to Chicago and began recording for Aristocrat Records, which later became Chess Records. His signature songs like "Hoochie Coochie Man," "I Just Want to Make Love to You," and "Mannish Boy" solidified his stature as a blues legend. Muddy's incandescent slide guitar technique and rich, booming voice nurtured the evolution of the blues and inspired rock icons such as the Rolling Stones, who named themselves after Water's 1950 hit "Rollin' Stone." Even after his passing on April 30, 1983, Muddy Waters' legacy lives on through the myriad of live recordings and remastered treasures released posthumously, illuminating his indelible impact on music history.

Genres

Blues

Blues Rock

Chicago Blues

Classic Rock

Electric Blues

Soul

Traditional Blues

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Latest Release

Muddy Waters Live Boston August 22nd. 1972 (Restauración 2024)

Muddy Waters

Album - 9 Tracks - Released July 12, 2024