Muddy Waters
McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters, was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues." His style of playing has been described as "raining down Delta beatitude."
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 8.25 |
Birthday | 1915-04-04 |
Place of Birth | Issaquena, Mississippi, USA |
Also Known As | McKinley Morganfield, |
2007
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
7/4
In 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the United Kingdom. Footage from these classic concerts, which...
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The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
2003
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
2/1
Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pioneered urban electric blues (their supposed rivalry...
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The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
1978
The Last Waltz
7.648/260
Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from "The Band's" incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performanc...
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The Last Waltz
2004
Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues
0/0
A legendary concert featuring some of the most well known blues songs of all time. Recorded live at the Montreux Jazz Festival! Switzerland in 1974. T...
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Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues
2012
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones - Live at the Checkerboard Lounge
6/6
On November 22, 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago prior to playing 3 nights at the Rosemont Ho...
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Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones - Live at the Checkerboard Lounge
2004
The Blues Greats
7/2
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The Blues Greats
2014
Muddy Waters Live in Concert 1976
0/0
Muddy Waters fans will welcome this live show of excellent performances, recorded in 1976 for television in Europe. It contains classics like ""Hoochi...
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Muddy Waters Live in Concert 1976
1999
Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - Rare Performances 1968-1978
4.2/2
Muddy Waters peforms in various taped clips during his later years as an elder statesman of the Chicago Blues.
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Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - Rare Performances 1968-1978
1971
Muddy Waters - Journeyman Blues - Live
3.8/2
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Muddy Waters - Journeyman Blues - Live
1999
Blues Masters
6/1
In 1966, CBC Television invited some of North America's greatest blues performers to gather in a studio in Toronto, recording together and individuall...
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Blues Masters
1963
I Hear The Blues
0/0
UK TV Movie of blues performances from many of the greats.
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I Hear The Blues
1972
Chicago Blues
0/0
Harley Cokeliss's Chicago Blues filmed in 1972 was a remarkable film; remarkable in that it was not just a competent documentary but a film crafted wi...
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Chicago Blues
1978
Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel
2/1
Eric Clapton and his band toured Europe by train in 1978, and a documentary called "Eric Clapton and his Rolling Hotel" was filmed, but never released...
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Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel
1964
American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train
0/0
A 16 minute short comprising 2 acts of a 1964 event where an innovative group of musicians performed on a real railroad track. The audience on one sid...
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American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train
2003
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
0/0
Filmmaker Robert Gordon captures the life of fascinating blues artist Muddy Waters. Credited with inventing the electric blues, Waters left an indelib...
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Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
2004
Antone's: Home of the Blues
10/1
Documentary film about the legendary blues club in Austin, Texas. The film is filled with historical and dynamic blues performances from the earliest...
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Antone's: Home of the Blues
2004
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
10/1
Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular blue...
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The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
1993
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
6/1
Blues as a genre shaped the sound of jazz in the early 20th century and directly led to the creation of rock 'n' roll in the '50s. The scales, chords,...
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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
2003
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1
0/0
Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular blue...
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The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1
2004
Gunsmoke Blues
6.5/2
One weekend in November, 1971, bluesfreak, Link Wyler and his buddies from the Gunsmoke TV crew, gave in to temptation. On production hiatus, they bol...
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Gunsmoke Blues
1973
Rock-a-bye
7/1
A look at the Rock and Roll music industry in Canada.
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Rock-a-bye
1976
Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund
5/1
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Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund
1974
Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends
0/0
In July 1974, a group of Chicago based blues artists who had already achieved legendary status gathered together with some of their younger "blues bre...
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Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends
2003
Piano Blues
6.5/10
Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues, using a treasure trove of rare historical footage in addi...
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Piano Blues
1999
See You in Hell, Blind Boy
0/0
A travelogue through the Mississippi delta searching for the heart and the spirit of the blues.
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See You in Hell, Blind Boy
2013
Born In Chicago
8/1
"Born In Chicago" is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of the torch. It’s the story of first generation blues perf...
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Born In Chicago
2013
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
7.4/29
An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth century:...
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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
2018
The Devil's Share
8/1
Quebec, on the cusp of the 1960s. The province is on the brink of momentous change. Deftly selecting clips from nearly 200 films from the National Fil...
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The Devil's Share
2019
The Quiet One
6.792/13
Featuring never-before-seen home movies and photographs, musician Bill Wyman opens up his vast personal archives to share stories and memories of his...
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The Quiet One
1978
Muddy Waters Blues Band: Live At Rockpalast - Westfalenhalle Dortmund (Germany) - December 10 1978
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At Westfallenhalle Dortmund on December 10, 1978 for the Rockpalast recording, Muddy Waters mighty vocals and his splendid charisma on stage fascinate...
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Muddy Waters Blues Band: Live At Rockpalast - Westfalenhalle Dortmund (Germany) - December 10 1978
2003
Johnny Winter: Live
0/0
1. It's My Life Baby 2. Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo 3. Stranger 4. Sweet Papa John 5. Life Is Hard 6. Mannish Boy 7. Tell The Truth 8. Love, Life...
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Johnny Winter: Live
2006
Muddy Waters Classic Concerts
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Muddy Waters Classic Concerts
1960
Muddy Waters at Newport
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A hugely groundbreaking and influential live recording, that set the tone for generations of Blues artist afterwards. Performed during a tumultuous ti...
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Muddy Waters at Newport
2023
They All Came Out to Montreux
9/1
Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They All Came Out to Montreux is an affectionate story...
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