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“I wanted to get out of Mississippi in the worst way. Go back? What I want to go back for?”

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Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield, was a legendary American blues musician, often referred to as the 'Father of Modern Blues'. Born on April 4, 1913, in Mississippi, he passed away on April 30, 1983. Muddy Waters, with his unique musical style and extensive body of work, had a profound impact on the development of blues music. more

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