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Muddy Waters

Acting

Born April 4, 1915 · Issaquena, Mississippi, USA

Died April 30, 1983

Also known as McKinley Morganfield

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."

Awards & recognition

  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1992
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 1987

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