Muddy Waters - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 04, 1913 |
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| Died | April 30, 1983 (age 70) |
| Birthplace | Issaquena County, Mississippi, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering the Chicago blues sound and influencing rock and roll; songs like 'Hoochie Coochie Man' and 'Mannish Boy'. |
Intro
Muddy Waters was an influential American blues musician, often cited as the 'father of modern Chicago blues.' His powerful singing and electric guitar playing helped shape the sound of the Chicago blues scene and had a major influence on the development of rock and roll.
Early Life & Background
Born McKinley Morganfield in rural Mississippi, Waters was raised by his grandmother after his mother's early death. Exposed to music in his youth, he learned harmonica and guitar, drawing inspiration from Delta blues artists.
Career Highlights
- Moved to Chicago in 1943 and became a leading figure in the Chicago blues scene.
- Recorded for Chess Records, producing influential tracks such as 'Rollin' Stone,' 'I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man,' and 'Mannish Boy.'
- His band featured several key musicians who later became influential artists in their own right.
- Won six Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as an early influence) in 1987.
Trivia
- The Rolling Stones named themselves after his song 'Rollin' Stone.'
- He is considered one of the most important figures in the transition from acoustic to electric blues.
- His birth year was originally believed to be 1915, but later research confirmed 1913.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Muddy Waters born?
Muddy Waters was born the 4 April 1913.
Where is Muddy Waters from?
Issaquena County, Mississippi, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About April 4th, 1913, in brief:
- Historical events: A deeply disturbing incident of racial violence occurred in Mondak, Montana, where an angry mob lynched African American construction worker J.C. Collins. The lynching took place hours after Collins had shot and killed Sheridan County Sheriff Thomas Courtney and a deputized citizen, Richard Bermeister. This event exemplifies the brutal racial injustice and extrajudicial violence prevalent in early 20th-century America.
- Day of the week: April 4th, 1913 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Rigoletto - Deh! Non Parlare Al Misero (Recall Not the Past) by Enrico Caruso
- Popular movie: Atlantide directed by Yuri Ancarani
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