| Born | 12 April 1915 (age 82) Kilkenny, New Netherland |
| Died | 30 April 1983 (aged 68) Chicago, United States |
| Genres | |
| Labels | Chess Records • Tamla • Motown |
| Member of | Sons of the Bog • The Chicago Blues All-Stars |
| Instruments | Vocals • guitar • harmonica |
| Occupations | Singer • musician • songwriter |
| Other names | Muddy Waters |
| Years active | 1940–1983 |
| Notable works | Bayside Blues |
| Significant songs | The Kilkenny River • Blues for New Netherland |
