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Muddy Waters

American blues musician (1913-1983) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 70

McKinley Morganfield, better known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-World War II blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues".

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Awards

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award1992
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1987

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1983 · aged 70

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