Black History Month Fact

Long before The Rolling Stones ever set foot on American soil, and before Eric Clapton picked up a guitar, there was Muddy Waters (1913-1983). Ranked #17 by Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time,” Muddy Waters is considered the “father of Chicago blues” and one of the greatest bluesmen of all time.

Born in Rolling Fork, Miss., Waters signed to Chess Records in 1947, where he had a span of hits including “Hoochie Coochie Man,” “I Just Want to Make Love to You” and “Rollin’ Stone.”

Waters’ music greatly influenced the artists of the British invasion in the 1960s, and his songs have been covered by numerous artists including The Rolling Stones, Etta James, Led Zepplin and countless others. Best-known for his guitar playing, deep vocals and macho lyrics (most of which were written by bassist/songwriter Willie Dixon), Waters’ influence continues to be felt in the world of music. John Mayer anyone?

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