Muddy waters biography wife geneva

Muddy Waters is a legendary name in blues music who had a fascinating life and career.

Muddy Waters’ legacy of blues musical genius landed him critical accolades. By the time of his passing, Muddy Waters had won six Grammys, had four songs inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and won five Blues Foundation Awards.

However, much of this success was partly fueled by his marriage to Geneva Morganfield, his third wife, and the other half of his longest marriage.

Geneva Morganfield is an important part of the bluesman’s legacy.

Who is Muddy Waters?

Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield near Rolling Fork, Mississippi on April 4, 1915, was a legendary blues performer.

His musical career began early and by 17 years old he was playing both the guitar and harmonica, styling his own work after blues musicians such as Son House and Robert Johnson.

Waters’ first brush with f