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American blues musician (1913–1983)
The giant of postwar blues, who eloquently defined Chicago's swaggering, Delta-rooted sound with his declamatory vocals and piercing slide guitar.
| Born | April 4, 1913 |
| Hometown | Issaquena County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Marva Jean Brooks (m 1979 - 1983) |
| Children | Mud Morganfield , Big Bill Morganfield |
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Muddy Waters Blues Band - The North Sea Jazz
2020
Soundstage: Blues Summit in Chicago
2015
Muddy Waters & the Rolling Stones Live
2012
Muddy Waters Blues Band: Live at Rockpalast: Westfalenhalle Dortmund
1978
Muddy Waters: Got My Mojo Working