Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters

🎂 4th April 1915 (110 yrs) 📍 Issaquena, Mississippi, USA

Known For

The Last Waltz

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."

Muddy Waters

Movies Featuring Muddy Waters

They All Came Out to Montreux

They All Came Out to Montreux (2023)

as Self (archive footage)
The Quiet One

The Quiet One (2019)

as Self
The Devil's Share

The Devil's Share (2018)

as Self (archive footage)
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Muddy Waters Live in Concert 1976 (2014)

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' (2013)

as Self - Musician (archive footage)
Born In Chicago

Born In Chicago (2013)

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

Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge (2012)

as Self - Guitar and vocals
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966 (2007)

as Himself
Muddy Waters Classic Concerts

Muddy Waters Classic Concerts (2006)

as Himself
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 (2004)

as Self
Gunsmoke Blues

Gunsmoke Blues (2004)

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

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll (2003)

as Himself
Johnny Winter: Live

Johnny Winter: Live (2003)

as Self
Piano Blues

Piano Blues (2003)

as Self (archive footage)
Godfathers and Sons

Godfathers and Sons (2003)

as Self
Feel Like Going Home

Feel Like Going Home (2003)

as Self
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied (2003)

as Self (archive footage)
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1 (2003)

as Himself
Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - Rare Performances 1968-1978

Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - Rare Performances 1968-1978 (1999)

as Himself
Blues Masters

Blues Masters (1999)

as Self (archive footage)
See You in Hell, Blind Boy

See You in Hell, Blind Boy (1999)

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993)

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

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

as guitar, vocals
The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz (1978)

as Self
Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel

Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel (1978)

as Self
Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund

Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund (1976)

as Vocals, Guitar
Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends

Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends (1974)

as Self/Performer
Rock-a-bye

Rock-a-bye (1973)

as Self
Chicago Blues

Chicago Blues (1972)

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Muddy Waters - Journeyman Blues - Live (1971)

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American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train (1964)

I Hear The Blues

I Hear The Blues (1963)

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Muddy Waters at Newport (1960)