The Father of Modern Chicago Blues
Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield, was an American blues musician considered the "father of modern Chicago blues". Born in 1913 in Mississippi, he moved to Chicago in the early 1940s, transforming the American music scene with his electric blues sound.
His captivating performances inspired countless musicians and brought blues into mainstream popularity. Hits like "Got My Mojo Working" and "Mannish Boy" remain iconic.