Biography
McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters, (April 4, 1915 – April 30, 1983) was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues." His style of playing has been described as "raining down Delta beatitude."
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Complete Filmography
They All Came Out to Montreux
2023
as Self
Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They All Came Out to Montreux is an affectionate story...
The Quiet One
2019
as Self
Featuring never-before-seen home movies and photographs, musician Bill Wyman opens up his vast personal archives to share stories and memories of his ...
The Devil's Share
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Quebec, on the cusp of the 1960s. The province is on the brink of momentous change. Deftly selecting clips from nearly 200 films from the National Fil...
Muddy Waters Live in Concert 1976
2014
Muddy Waters fans will welcome this live show of excellent performances, recorded in 1976 for television in Europe. It contains classics like ""Hoochi...
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
2013
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth century:...
Born In Chicago
2013
as Self
"Born In Chicago" is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of the torch. It’s the story of first generation blues perf...
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones - Live at the Checkerboard Lounge
2012
as Self - Guitar and vocals
On November 22, 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago prior to playing 3 nights at the Rosemont Ho...
The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
2007
as Himself
In 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the United Kingdom. Footage from these classic concerts, which...
Muddy Waters Classic Concerts
2006
as Himself
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
2004
as Self
Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular blue...
Gunsmoke Blues
2004
as Self
One weekend in November, 1971, bluesfreak, Link Wyler and his buddies from the Gunsmoke TV crew, gave in to temptation. On production hiatus, they bol...
The Blues Greats
2004
as Himself
Antone's: Home of the Blues
2004
as Performer
Documentary film about the legendary blues club in Austin, Texas. The film is filled with historical and dynamic blues performances from the earliest ...
Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues
2004
as Self
A legendary concert featuring some of the most well known blues songs of all time. Recorded live at the Montreux Jazz Festival! Switzerland in 1974. T...
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
2003
as Himself
Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pioneered urban electric blues (their supposed rivalry...
Johnny Winter: Live
2003
as Self
1. It's My Life Baby 2. Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo 3. Stranger 4. Sweet Papa John 5. Life Is Hard 6. Mannish Boy 7. Tell The Truth 8. Love, Life...
Piano Blues
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues, using a treasure trove of rare historical footage in addi...
Godfathers and Sons
2003
as Self
Director Marc Levin travels to Chicago with hip-hop legend Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Marshall Chess (son of Leonard Chess and heir to the legacy...
Feel Like Going Home
2003
as Self
Director Martin Scorsese winds his way from the banks of the Niger River in Mali to the cotton fields and juke joints of the Mississippi Delta to trac...
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
2003
Filmmaker Robert Gordon captures the life of fascinating blues artist Muddy Waters. Credited with inventing the electric blues, Waters left an indelib...
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1
2003
as Himself
Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular blue...
Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - Rare Performances 1968-1978
1999
as Himself
Muddy Waters peforms in various taped clips during his later years as an elder statesman of the Chicago Blues.
Blues Masters
1999
as Self (archive footage)
In 1966, CBC Television invited some of North America's greatest blues performers to gather in a studio in Toronto, recording together and individuall...
See You in Hell, Blind Boy
1999
A travelogue through the Mississippi delta searching for the heart and the spirit of the blues.
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
1993
as Self (archive footage)
Blues as a genre shaped the sound of jazz in the early 20th century and directly led to the creation of rock 'n' roll in the '50s. The scales, chords,...
Muddy Waters Blues Band: Live At Rockpalast - Westfalenhalle Dortmund (Germany) - December 10 1978
1978
as guitar, vocals
At Westfallenhalle Dortmund on December 10, 1978 for the Rockpalast recording, Muddy Waters mighty vocals and his splendid charisma on stage fascinate...
The Last Waltz
1978
as Self
Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances...
Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel
1978
as Self
Eric Clapton and his band toured Europe by train in 1978, and a documentary called "Eric Clapton and his Rolling Hotel" was filmed, but never released...
Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund
1976
as Vocals, Guitar
Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends
1974
as Self/Performer
In July 1974, a group of Chicago based blues artists who had already achieved legendary status gathered together with some of their younger "blues bre...
Rock-a-bye
1973
as Self
A look at the Rock and Roll music industry in Canada.
Chicago Blues
1972
Harley Cokeliss's Chicago Blues filmed in 1972 was a remarkable film; remarkable in that it was not just a competent documentary but a film crafted wi...
Muddy Waters - Journeyman Blues - Live
1971
American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train
1964
A 16 minute short comprising 2 acts of a 1964 event where an innovative group of musicians performed on a real railroad track. The audience on one sid...
I Hear The Blues
1963
UK TV Movie of blues performances from many of the greats.
Muddy Waters at Newport
1960
A hugely groundbreaking and influential live recording, that set the tone for generations of Blues artist afterwards. Performed during a tumultuous ti...