Chicago blues augmented the basic delta blues ensemble of acoustic guitar and harmonica with amplified guitar and bass, drums, piano, harmonica, and sometimes saxophone. John dawson winter iii february 23, 1944 july 16, 2014, known as johnny winter, was an. But the king bee of chicago blues looms even larger over the city with his outsized. Dec 30, 2019 soundstage blues summit in chicago, etlocdownload muddy waters 191983 was frequently considered the father of chicago blues. The muddy waters legacy band performs a free concert during a mural dedication on state street between randolph and washington on june 8, 2017, kicking off the chicago blues festival. Listen to your favorite songs from muddy waters the father of chicago blues by muddy waters now. Blues summit in chicago, 1974 is on dvd for the first time ever.
Apr 19, 2018 later, performing as muddy waters, he was recognized as one of the original modern chicago blues musicians of the late 1940s early 1950s. The legendary muddy waters, born in rolling fork, mississippi, on april 4, 1915, appeared on an episode of soundstage from the shows very first season as a syndicated show in 1974. But the king bee of chicago blues looms even larger. I am, ohh i am the blues i know the world knows ive been mistreated and the whole world know ive been misused i am the moan of suffering women i am the groan of. Muddy waters the father of chicago blues, an album by muddy waters on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Muddy waters wrote rollin and tumblin, bottom of the sea and i cant be satisfied. In july of 1974, a group of chicago based blues artists, who had already achieved legendary status, gathered together with some of their younger blues brethren from all over the country to pay tribute to the man most responsible for bringing blues from the mississippi delta upriver to chicago. Muddy waters the father of chicago blues by muddy waters on. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. From the late 1950s on, he is identified as muddy waters. However, muddys social security card, marriage licence and musicians union card all point to 19 as being the correct year of his birth.
The legendary waters is joined by fellow jazz and blues musicians such as willie dixon, koko taylor, junior wells and others for an unforgettable performance. The late 1940smid1950s record releases by aristocrat records and chess records sometimes used muddy waters and his guitar as well as muddy waters. Muddy waters all about blues musicyour online blues loving. Soundstage blues summit in chicago, etlocdownload muddy waters 191983 was frequently considered the father of chicago blues. Willie dixon, koko taylor and more chicagobased blues artists pay tribute to muddy waters in 1974. For chicago blues, sweet home is hard to find wbez. Barry dolins on hammondcast, chicago blues festival 2007. Muddy waters 19151983, blues guitarist and singer emerged from the mississippi delta in the 1940s. If youre headin out to the chicago blues festival, the largest free blues festival in the world, this weekend june 8 10, come visit the muddy waters foundation booth in the wrigley square section of millennium park. Soundstage blues summit in chicago 1974 dvd by muddy. Muddy waters foundation booth at chicago blues festival, june. Illinois 200 muddy waters wrote the songs of chicagos.
Cd, comp, rm editions atlas, guilde internationale du disque, editions atlas, guilde internationale du disque. His style of playing has been described as raining down delta beatitude. Complete song listing of muddy waters on muddy waters songs list covid19. Muddy waters was one of the few key players of the postwar chicago blues scene who actually influenced the music that influenced him. The interviews with buddy guy and muddys son are also great bonus items. From the next generation of blues lovers and performers, mike bloomfield, buddy miles, johnny winter, dr. May 04, 2015 muddy waters,buddy guy,junior wells,with pinetop perkins,bill wyman live montreux 1974 full live duration. Muddy waters 3 feel the blues with all that jazz and. Anyone interested in blues music should own this concert.
One of the key figures to the sound of the chicago blues is muddy waters. The crowd consists mainly of tourists, suburbanites and blues aficionados. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Waters is known for playing several key riffs that are staples in the blues of chicago, and in this lesson we will examine those to mimic his approach.
Muddy waters first 78 rpm record in 1941 listed him using his birth name, mckinley morganfield. Muddy waters deep blues songbook linkedin slideshare. However, muddys social security card, marriage licence and musicians union card all point to. With his long service in bands led by muddy waters, willie dixon, and magic slim, john primer is about as wellseasoned as a chicago blues guitarist can possibly be. Since june 2017, muddy waters image has beamed down from a 10story mural at 17 n. Appearing with muddy that night were his contemporaries willie dixon, koko taylor, junior wells and pinetop. May 12, 20 this is an exceptional blues music experience. Muddy waters covered goin down slow, sweet little angel, the red rooster, long distance call and other songs.
Jun 02, 2014 ill let them stand on the banks of chicagos muddy waters and duke it out without me. Live at the checkerboard lounge, chicago 1981 wikipedia. Muddy gave his year of birth as 1915 in an interview with the chicago defender in 1955 and that date has become part of muddys biography and is the date that appears on his gravestone. Soundstage blues summit tv episode 1974 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Ill be with michael bird at the gate fighting the barbarians. As with the checkerboard before, the club is part of a promise made to the late muddy waters to keep the blues alive on chicagos south side. Mckinley morganfield april 4, 19 april 30, 1983, known professionally as muddy waters, was an american blues singersongwriter and musician who is often cited as the father of modern chicago blues, and an important figure on the post war blues scene. Like its predecessor, the chicago blues use analogies, metaphors, symbols and double entendres to convey the message to the listener. Stop by to find out info on foundation initiatives like blues in schools, supporting blues musicians and providing blues experiences and other worthwhile programs the. Jun 02, 2018 since june 2017, muddy waters image has beamed down from a 10story mural at 17 n. Soundstage is an american live concert television series produced by wttw chicago and hd. Muddy waters original king of chicago blues after playing robert johnson inspired blues in the mississippi delta, mckinley morganfield moved to chicago in 1942, changed his name to muddy waters, switched to the electric guitar, and revolutionized urban blues. Later, performing as muddy waters, he was recognized as one of the original modern chicago blues musicians of the late 1940s early 1950s. We will play two riffs that are essential to the authenticity of sounding.
An analysis of pieces by howlin wolf, sonny boy williamson, and muddy waters will demonstrate the lyrical ideas of the chicago blues. Forty years ago, in july, 1974, a group of chicago based blues artists who had already achieved legendary status gathered together with some of their younger blues brethren from all over the country to pay tribute to the man most responsible for bringing blues from the mississippi delta upriver to chicago, muddy waters. We hope that in the near future muddy waters house will be the location of a museum that honors muddy waters music and legacy, provides opportunities for people to find out more about chicago blues, and helps kids to celebrate and learn how to play the blues. Ill let them stand on the banks of chicagos muddy waters and duke it out without me. His delta background and raw approach to the instrument paved the way for the blues to come. Muddy waters king of chicago blues 2006, cd discogs.
Muddy waters mckinley morganfield, issaquena county, mississippi, april 4, 19 westmont, illinois, april 30, 1983 was an american blues musician and is generally considered the father of chicago blues. Clipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later. Blues summit chicago, 1974 by muddy waters and friends. Blues summit in chicago with muddy waters, willie dixon, koko taylor, junior wells, pinetop perkins. Listen to your favorite songs from blues legends pres. John, nick gravenites are also featured all artists who were on their way to becoming legends themselves. In january 2007, buddy guy announced his club would close due to columbia colleges plan to build a student center but they relented. Thrill to the music of muddy waters and other blues legends in a concert not seen on tv for 40 years. Muddy waters originally did goin down slow, sweet little angel, the red rooster, long distance call and other songs. Back in 1983, i went with my guitarist boyfriend down to summit il. Born in mississippi and discovered there in 1941 by musicologist alan lomax, he moved to the windy city in 1943 and proceeded to refine and redefine the so. Muddy waters wrote the songs of chicagos blues legacy. Muddy waters,buddy guy,junior wells,with pinetop perkins,bill wyman live montreux 1974 full live duration.
Airing march 2015 on most pbs stations check your loca. Live at the checkerboard lounge, chicago 1981 is a concert video and live album by american blues musician muddy waters and members of british rock band the rolling stones. Blues summit in chicago, 1974 captures muddy waters along with his contemporaries willie dixon, koko taylor, junior wells and pinetop perkins. Blues summit chicago 1974 muddy waters on allmusic 2015. Forty years ago, in july, 1974, a group of chicago based blues artists who had already achieved legendary status gathered together with some of their younger blues brethren from all over the country to pay tribute to the man most responsible for bringing blues from. In chicago he pioneered in using the electric guitar in his blues performances. Born in mississippi and discovered there in 1941 by musicologist alan lomax, he moved to the windy city. Blues summit chicago 1974 muddy waters on allmusic. It was recorded on november 22, 1981 by david hewitt on the record plant black truck, mixed by bob clearmountain, and released on july 10, 2012. An uncovered jewel for blues fans, this special concert release features muddy waters at the 1974 blues summit in chicago.
His swollen, grandiloquent vocals were an instrument unto themselves and his beefy electric slide playing breathed new life into music heavily influenced by the delta blues. A native of camden, mississippi, hes been playing electric blues with his own band for a while, his exuberant vocals and uncommonly fluid leads sticking close to the chicago. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. Muddy waters, howlin wolf, and this years lifetime achievement grammy winner, buddy guy, all helped make chicago the home of the blues. Muddy waters hard again download free mp3, flac, music.