1913 - 1983
Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield on April 4, 1913, in Mississippi, was an influential American blues musician known as the "father of modern Chicago blues." He helped popularize the genre in the 1950s and 1960s with hits like "Hoochie Coochie Man" and "Mannish Boy," blending traditional Delta blues with electric instrumentation. Waters' innovative style and powerful performances greatly impacted rock music and inspired countless musicians.