Music1941–1983
Muddy Waters
Issaquena County, Mississippi Chicago blues architect who electrified Delta blues and laid the foundation for rock and roll — The Rolling Stones named themselves after his song.
Origin
Issaquena County, Mississippi
Genre
Blues
The Cultural Record
Discography
Fathers and Sons1969
Super Blues1967
Live the Life2008
I’m Ready1978
Folk Singer1964
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Often Compared To
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#3Blues — White Station, Mississippi · 1948–1976
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