Browsing: Muddy Waters

Today would be Muddy Waters’ 102nd birthday, and we’re bringing you several interesting ‘hidden gem’ facts about the life and legacy of Muddy Waters and those who, inspired by his accomplishments, used his innovative music to help change the world!

The word is out on the street, blues fans. Buddy Guy will headline the this year’s Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park.

Maxwell Street was where Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Howlin’ Wolf, Elmore James, “Maxwell Street” Jimmy Davis and other legendary blues artists played their first performances! Check out the newest LOTB!

Bessie Smith, “The Last Waltz”, JIMI HENDRIX!!! This Week in Blues Past is packed FULL of killer blues!

John the Conqueror root has been a staple of hoodoo magical practices since the 1850s…

Find out where Hoochie Coochie, made famous by Muddy Waters himself, means, exactly… and discover the term’s deep origins!

“I’m not a rock n roller,” Winter told American Blues Scene. “I’m a bluesman.” From his earliest to his last breath on the road, Winter truly lived up to that statement in every sense of the word.

CC Rider Venerates Jimmy Rogers, one of THE legendary Head Cutters, a “band” who’s other two members were Muddy Waters and Little Walter

Mississippi’s oldest music museum to honor the life and influence of the Delta native
with events throughout month

The home of Muddy Waters, previously on track to become a museum, is again in jeopardy.