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Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters

Actor · 1915–1983 · 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."

Acted in 5

2000s

  1. 2004

    Antone's: Home of the Blues

    Performer

1990s

  1. 1999

    See You in Hell, Blind Boy

    Movie

1970s

  1. 1976

    Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund

    Vocals, Guitar

  2. 1972

    Chicago Blues

    Movie

1960s

  1. 1963

    I Hear The Blues

    Movie

Appearances29

2020s

  1. 2023

    They All Came Out to Montreux

    Self (archive footage)

2010s

  1. 2019

    The Quiet One

    Self

  2. 2018

    The Devil's Share

    Self (archive footage)

  3. 2017

    Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

    Self (archive footage) · 3 episodes

  4. 2013

    Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

    Self - Musician (archive footage)

  5. Born In Chicago

    Self

2000s

  1. 2007

    The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

    Himself

  2. 2006

    Muddy Waters Classic Concerts

    Himself

  3. 2004

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

    Self

  4. Gunsmoke Blues

    Self

  5. Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues

    Self

  6. 2003
  7. Johnny Winter: Live

    Self

  8. Godfathers and Sons

    Self

  9. Feel Like Going Home

    Self

  10. The Blues

    Self (archive footage) · 1 episode

  11. Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

    Self (archive footage)

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

    Himself

1990s

  1. 1999

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

    Himself

  2. Blues Masters

    Self (archive footage)

  3. 1993

    Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

    Self (archive footage)

1980s

  1. 1981

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

    Self - Guitar and vocals

1970s

  1. 1978
  2. Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel

    Self

  3. 1974

    Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends

    Self/Performer

  4. 1973

    Rock-a-Bye

    Self

  5. 1972