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."

Known For

Piano Blues

Self (archive footage)

The Last Waltz

Self

Chicago Blues

Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues

Self

Muddy Waters Live in Concert 1976

Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund

Vocals, Guitar

Feel Like Going Home

Self

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

Self - Musician (archive footage)