Muddy Waters

Description: (Musician)

Muddy Waters, born as McKinley Morganfield, was an American blues musician who is usually referred to as the "Father of modern Chicago blues". He, along with his band mates, recorded numerous blues classics, such as the singles "I Just Want to Make Love to You", "I'm Ready", "Hoochie Coochie Man", "Trouble No More", "Forty Days and Forty Nights" and "You Shook Me", to name a few. He also released several studio albums, live albums, and compilation albums including ‘Folk Singer’, ‘Electric Mud’, ‘After the Rain’, ‘Fathers and Sons’, ‘The London Muddy Waters Sessions’, ‘Hard Again’, ‘King Bee’, ‘The Real Folk Blues’, ‘The Anthology’, ‘At Newport 1960’ and ‘Live at the Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago 1981’. Known to work with renowned labels like Columbia Records and Aristocrat Records, Waters had tremendous influence not only on the blues and rhythm and blues genres but also on hard rock, rock and roll, jazz, folk music and country music. Talking about his awards and accolades, the American musician won many Grammy Awards and Blues Foundation Awards in his career. He was also inducted into several prestigious halls of fame. On a personal note, Waters married twice in his lifetime and had many children. He died from heart failure in his sleep at the age of 70.

Overview

Birthday April 4, 1913 (Aries)
Tags
Alternative names McKinley Morganfield
Height 175 cm
Died on April 30, 1983
Spouse/Ex- Geneva Morganfield (m. ?–1973), Mabel Berry (m. 1932–1935), Marva Jean Brooks (m. 1979–1983)
Parents Ollie Morganfield
Bertha Jones

Did you know

What were some of Muddy Waters' most famous songs? Muddy Waters is known for songs such as "Hoochie Coochie Man," "Mannish Boy," and "Rollin' Stone."
Where did Muddy Waters grow up? Muddy Waters was born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, and later moved to Clarksdale, where he developed his musical style.
Who were some of Muddy Waters' musical influences? Muddy Waters was influenced by blues legends such as Robert Johnson, Son House, and Big Bill Broonzy.
How did Muddy Waters influence the development of rock and roll music? Muddy Waters' electrified sound and powerful stage presence had a significant impact on the evolution of rock and roll music.
What is the significance of Muddy Waters' contributions to the blues genre? Muddy Waters is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the blues, known for modernizing the genre and inspiring generations of musicians.
All Filters