Muddy Waters

Born: 1915-04-04

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."


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The Last Waltz

as Self
Released: 1978-05-01

Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from "The Band's" incredible farewell tour...

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Piano Blues

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2003-10-04

Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues,...

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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

as Self - Musician (archive footage)
Released: 2013-11-04

An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most...

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Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones - Live at the Checkerboard Lounge

as Guitar and vocals
Released: 2012-07-17

On November 22, 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones arrived...

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The Devil's Share

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2018-02-16

Quebec, on the cusp of the 1960s. The province is on the brink of momentous change. Deftly...

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The Quiet One

as Self
Released: 2019-06-21

Featuring never-before-seen home movies and photographs, musician Bill Wyman opens up his vast...

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Gunsmoke Blues

as Self
Released: 2004-08-24

One weekend in November, 1971, bluesfreak, Link Wyler and his buddies from the Gunsmoke TV crew,...

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Born In Chicago

as Self
Released: 2013-03-13

"Born In Chicago" is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of...

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Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel

as Self
Released: 1978-01-01

Eric Clapton and his band toured Europe by train in 1978, and a documentary called "Eric Clapton...

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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1993-11-02

Blues as a genre shaped the sound of jazz in the early 20th century and directly led to the...

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Blues Masters

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1999-01-01

In 1966, CBC Television invited some of North America's greatest blues performers to gather in a...

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Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

as uncredited
Released: 2003-02-04

Filmmaker Robert Gordon captures the life of fascinating blues artist Muddy Waters. Credited...

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Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends

as Self/Performer
Released: 1974-11-12

In July 1974, a group of Chicago based blues artists who had already achieved legendary status...

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The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

as Himself
Released: 2003-11-04

Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and...

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Muddy Waters Blues Band: Live At Rockpalast - Westfalenhalle Dortmund (Germany) - December 10 1978

as guitar, vocals
Released: 1978-12-10

At Westfallenhalle Dortmund on December 10, 1978 for the Rockpalast recording, Muddy Waters...

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I Hear The Blues

as uncredited
Released: 1963-12-18

UK TV Movie of blues performances from many of the greats.

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The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

as Self
Released: 2004-08-31

Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this...

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Chicago Blues

as uncredited
Released: 1972-01-01

Harley Cokeliss's Chicago Blues filmed in 1972 was a remarkable film; remarkable in that it was...

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Muddy Waters Classic Concerts

as Himself
Released: 2006-05-23

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The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1

as Himself
Released: 2003-01-01

Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this...

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See You in Hell, Blind Boy

as uncredited
Released: 1999-01-01

A travelogue through the Mississippi delta searching for the heart and the spirit of the blues.

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The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

as Himself
Released: 2007-05-08

In 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the...

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Johnny Winter: Live

as Self
Released: 2003-10-20

1. It's My Life Baby 2. Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo 3. Stranger 4. Sweet Papa John 5. Life Is...

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Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - Rare Performances 1968-1978

as Himself
Released: 1999-07-04

Muddy Waters peforms in various taped clips during his later years as an elder statesman of the...

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Antone's: Home of the Blues

as Performer
Released: 2004-01-19

Documentary film about the legendary blues club in Austin, Texas. The film is filled with...

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Rock-a-bye

as Self
Released: 1973-01-01

A look at the Rock and Roll music industry in Canada.

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Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues

as Self
Released: 2004-01-17

A legendary concert featuring some of the most well known blues songs of all time. Recorded live...

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Le Grand Échiquier

as Self
First aired: 1972-01-12

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The Midnight Special

as Self
First aired: 1972-08-19

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during...

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The Blues

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2003-09-28

The Blues is a 2003 documentary film series produced by Martin Scorsese, dedicated to the...

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