Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield in 1913, was a pioneering American blues musician whose electrified Chicago blues style transformed the genre and influenced generations of artists. Known for hits like 'Hoochie Coochie Man' and 'Mannish Boy,' his work bridged Delta blues and modern rock, inspiring musicians from the Rolling Stones to Eric Clapton. Waters' legacy remains central to the history of American music.