Muddy Waters

Personal Info

Birthday

April 4, 1915

Day of Death

1983-04-30

(68 years old)

Place of Birth

Issaquena, Mississippi, USA

Also Known As

McKinley Morganfield

Muddy Waters

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

Antone's: Home of the Blues

Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund

Muddy Waters Blues Band: Live At Rockpalast - Westfalenhalle Dortmund (Germany) - December 10 1978

Filmography

2023
They All Came Out to Montreux
as Self
2019
The Quiet One
as Self
2018
The Devil's Share
as Self (archive footage)
2013
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
Born In Chicago
as Self
2012
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge
as Self - Guitar and vocals
2007
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
as Himself
2006
Muddy Waters Classic Concerts
as Himself
2004
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
as Self
Gunsmoke Blues
as Self
The Blues Greats
as Himself
Antone's: Home of the Blues
as Performer
Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues
as Self
2003
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
as Himself
Johnny Winter: Live
as Self
Piano Blues
as Self (archive footage)
Godfathers and Sons
as Self
Feel Like Going Home
as Self
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1
as Himself
1999
Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - Rare Performances 1968-1978
as Himself
Blues Masters
as Self (archive footage)
1993
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
as Self (archive footage)
1978
Muddy Waters Blues Band: Live At Rockpalast - Westfalenhalle Dortmund (Germany) - December 10 1978
as guitar, vocals
The Last Waltz
as Self
Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel
as Self
1976
Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund
as Vocals, Guitar
1974
Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends
as Self/Performer
1973
Rock-a-bye
as Self