Muddy Waters (April 4, 1913 – April 30, 1983) was an American blues musician, widely regarded as the "father of modern Chicago blues." Born McKinley Morganfield in Mississippi, he developed his musical style playing Delta blues before moving to Chicago in the 1940s. There, he pioneered the electric blues sound, influencing rock and roll and generations of musicians. Hits like "Hoochie Coochie Man," "Mannish Boy," and "Got My Mojo Working" cemented his legacy. His work shaped artists like The Rol