Blues giant Muddy Waters dies near Chicago at age 70.
At a Glance
- Date
- 30 April 1983
- Location
- Westmont, Illinois
- Key people
- Muddy Waters
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
He electrified the Delta blues and laid the foundation for rock and roll.
What It Means Now
Waters's influence echoes through generations of American and British rock.
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