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Monday, October 4, 2021

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1987 No. 14

 Muddy Waters

"Father of Modern Chicago Blues"

Inducted by Paul Butterfield

(Wikipedia)


Muddy Waters is known for his influence on rock and roll as well as rock music.
Refer to Wikipedia for Muddy Waters' career, legacy, influence, and discography.

- Noteworthy Mentions -

Grammy Awards -
Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording - Winner
(1972 ... 1973 ... 1975 ... 1978 ... 1979 ... 1980)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll
- "Rollin' Stone" (1950 ... Inspired the name of The Rolling Stones)
- "Hoochi Coochie Man" (1954)
- "Mannish Boy" (1955)
- "Got My Mojo Working" (1957)

Blues Foundation Awards -
Reissue Album of the Year - 2x Winner
Traditional Blues Album of the Year - Winner
Historical Blues Album of the Year - Winner
Historical Album of the Year - Winner

Induction into the Blues Hall of Fame (1980)

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1992)

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