Born McKinley Morganfield in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, Muddy Waters would go on to become one of the most influential blues musicians of the 20th century. His electrified Delta blues style laid the foundation for modern Chicago blues and deeply influenced the development of rock ‘n’ roll. Known as the “Father of Modern Chicago Blues,” his legacy lives on through artists he inspired, including the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton.
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