Muddy Waters

1915-04-04 – 1983-04-30 (age 68) Issaquena, Mississippi, USA

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Biography

McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters, (April 4, 1915 – April 30, 1983) was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues." His style of playing has been described as "raining down Delta beatitude."

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Muddy Waters

Known For

The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz

1978

as Self

The Quiet One

The Quiet One

2019

as Self

They All Came Out to Montreux

2023

as Self (archive footage)

Feel Like Going Home

Feel Like Going Home

2003

as Self

Born In Chicago

Born In Chicago

2013

as Self

Piano Blues

Piano Blues

2003

as Self (archive footage)

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

2013

as Self - Musician (archive footage)

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

1993

as Self (archive footage)

The Devil's Share

The Devil's Share

2018

as Self (archive footage)

Godfathers and Sons

Godfathers and Sons

2003

as Self

Blues Masters

Blues Masters

1999

as Self (archive footage)

Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge

Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge

1981

as Self - Guitar and vocals

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1

2003

as Himself

Rock-a-Bye

Rock-a-Bye

1973

as Self

Muddy Waters Live in Concert 1976

2014

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

2003

as Himself

Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel

Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel

1978

as Self

The Blues Greats

2004

as Himself

Antone's: Home of the Blues

Antone's: Home of the Blues

2004

as Performer

Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues

Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues

2004

as Self