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Monday 2 July 2012

Tribute Mondays: Muddy Waters

McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1915 – April 30, 1983)
Stage Name: Muddy Waters


    The man who influenced the Music Genres Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll, Hard Rock, Folk, Jazz and Country, Muddy Waters, is truly missed. There will never be another like Muddy Waters; we salute you and thanks for the Legacy you left behind. Take a listen here: Mannish boy , Got my mojo working , Rollin' Stone , I just want to make love , Hoochie Coochie Man , I feel like going home and I can't be satisfied





Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muddy_Waters
Background information
Birth nameMcKinley Morganfield
Born(1915-04-04)April 4, 1915
Issaquena County, Mississippi, United States
DiedApril 30, 1983(1983-04-30) (aged 68)
Westmont, Illinois, United States
GenresBlues, Chicago blues, country blues, electric blues
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active1941–1982
LabelsAristocrat, Chess, Testament
Websitewww.muddywaters.com
Notable instruments
Gibson Les Paul
Fender Telecaster

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