McKinley Morganfield, better known as the great Muddy Waters, was world-famous for such oft-covered hits as “Hoochie Coochie Man” and “I Just Want to Make Love to You.” He also ranked #17 in Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Waters was played pretty masterfully (in my opinion) by Jeffrey Wright in the 2008 film “Cadillac Records” -- with Mos Def as Chuck Berry. Beyonce Knowles caught some flak for her portrayal of Etta James, but regardless, the film has merit. I recommend it to any blues lover.
Look out Wednesday for Question the Second! Until then... -K
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