This course will explore the career and music of Muddy Waters, from Stovall Plantation outside of Clarksdale, Mississippi to Chicago. We will focus on his crucial role in the creation of the electrified sound of the Chicago blues. We will listen to and analyze numerous recordings produced throughout his illustrious career.
Suggested reading: Can’t Be Satisfied: The Life and Times of Muddy Waters, Robert Gordon, Bay Back Books
Course Code
509184