RELEASED 30.3.2009
Born in Mississippi, Muddy Waters grew up singing and continued his art when he moved to Chicago. In his mid-30s, Waters picked up his first electric guitar and began to revolutionise popular music. With the mix of his southern roots and gritty urban life, Waters pioneered a new form of the Blues. His guitar licks and repertoire have fueled innumerable blues bands. This live footage of Muddy Waters at the Chicago Blues Fest includes a guest appearance by Johnny Winter. Songs included are: Mannish Boy, Oh Baby You Don't Have To go, Baby Please Don't Go, I'm A King Bee, Trouble No More, They Call Me Muddy Waters, Walking Thru The Park, Going Down Slow, She's Nineteen Years Old, Love Her With A Feeling, Have You Ever Been Mistreated, and Mojo Working.