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Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters

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

They All Came Out to Montreux
They All Came Out to Montreux
2023 • Self (archive footage)
The Quiet One
The Quiet One
2019 • Self
The Devil's Share
The Devil's Share
2018 • Self (archive footage)
Muddy Waters Live in Concert 1976
2014
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
2013 • Self - Musician (archive footage)
Born In Chicago
Born In Chicago
2013 • Self
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge
2012 • 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 • Himself

Full filmography

They All Came Out to Montreux
They All Came Out to Montreux
2023 • Self (archive footage)
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The Devil's Share
The Devil's Share
2018 • Self (archive footage)
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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
2013 • Self - Musician (archive footage)
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Piano Blues
Piano Blues
2003 • Self (archive footage)
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Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
2003 • Self (archive footage)
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Blues Masters
Blues Masters
1999 • Self (archive footage)
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Muddy Waters – Biography, Known For & Filmography