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McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913 – April 30, 1983), known professionally as Muddy Waters, was an American blues singer and musician who was an important figure in the post-World War II blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues".
Apr 4, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of the legendary bluesman Muddy Waters, who helped launch Chess Records and inspired The Rolling Stones. Discover 20 of his best songs from the electric blues and proto-rock'n'roll era, from "I Can't Be Satisfied" to "Hoochie Coochie Man".
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Apr 30, 2024 · Muddy Waters was a dynamic American blues guitarist and singer who played a major role in creating the post-World War II electric blues. His best-known songs include “Trouble No More,” “Got My Mojo Working,” “I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man,” and “Mannish Boy.”
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Muddy Waters, the legendary Chicago blues musician who defined the genre with songs like "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man" and "Rollin' Stone". Find out how he started his career in the Delta blues, moved to Chicago, and became an international star with rock 'n' roll fans.
Muddy Waters (1913–1983) was an American blues artist who is considered a pioneer of the electric Chicago blues and a major influence on the development of blues and rock music.