Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters, known as 'The Father of Chicago Blues,' played a major role in creating the post-World War II electric blues.

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Profession :

Guitarist

Birthday :

April 4, 1915

Death Date:

April 30, 1983

Age :

68

Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield, was a legendary American blues musician who transformed the genre with his powerful vocals, electric guitar skills, and innovative techniques. Often called the “Father of Chicago Blues,” he played a significant role in developing the post-World War II electric blues sound. His influential hits include “Hoochie Coochie Man,” “Mannish Boy,” and “Rollin’ Stone.”

Waters began his professional career as a sharecropper before moving to Chicago to pursue a music career. He signed with Chess Records and released a series of successful hits in the late ’40s and ’50s. Throughout his career, Waters collaborated with other renowned musicians and received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to the music world. Some of his other notable works include “I Can’t Be Satisfied,” “I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man,” and “Rollin’ and Tumblin’.”