This officially authorized centennial tribute to Muddy Waters, “MUDDY WATERS 100″ is a once-in-a-lifetime
CD that celebrates, commemorates and contributes to the musical legacy of this American icon. Produced by 2X Grammy nominated producer Larry Skoller (“Heritage Blues Orchestra”/ “Chicago Blues: A Living History”), the CD is contained in a collectible CD-sized hard-cover book with 48 pages illustrated with black and white photography by some of the greatest photographers of Muddy’s time. Also included is an original essay by Robert Gordon, Grammy-winning author of the definitive Muddy Waters biography “Can’t Be Satisfied – The Life and Times of Muddy Waters”.
“MUDDY WATERS 100″ includes 15 newly recorded tracks featuring Muddy Waters Band alumni and many of today’s most preeminent American blues and roots artists including JOHN PRIMER, GARY CLARK JR., JAMES COTTON, KEB’ MO’, JOHNNY WINTER, DEREK TRUCKS, BOB MARGOLIN, BILLY BRANCH and SHEMEKIA COPELAND backed by some of the greatest musicians on the Chicago blues scene including The Living History Band featuring Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith (drums — son of longtime Muddy drummer Willie ‘Big Eyes’ Smith), Johnny Iguana (keyboards), Felton Crews (bass) and Billy Flynn (guitar).MUDDY WATERS 100 is a contemporary tribute to Muddy’s music and legacy on the occasion of his 100th birthday. CD comes with sensational 48 page hard cover booklet!
This album is defined by the seminal and incalculable influence that Muddy’s music has had on all popular forms of American music, an influence that would revolutionize music around the world.Country blues were Muddy’s roots and remained at his core, but through the force of his artistry he transformed them. With electricity, volume, the weaving of bass and guitar lines with piano, harmonica and drums, he created the ensemble sound and subsequently the template for future Rock and Pop groups. His music’s raw power and energy, plus his attitude and magnetism—Muddy was the prototype for the iconic Rock‘n Roll star—are still the major ingredients that inspire the popular music we listen to today.From the 1940s through the 1950s, Muddy’s blues were evolving. This evolution and innovation are the guiding principles and driving force of MUDDY WATERS 100. This tribute reflects a deep respect for tradition—with the participation of alumni of Muddy Waters’ groups—and also puts an emphasis on the future of the blues through the participation of pre-eminent contemporary artists who have embraced this music and given it its future.
This album is defined by the seminal and incalculable influence that Muddy’s music has had on all popular forms of American music, an influence that would revolutionize music around the world.Country blues were Muddy’s roots and remained at his core, but through the force of his artistry he transformed them. With electricity, volume, the weaving of bass and guitar lines with piano, harmonica and drums, he created the ensemble sound and subsequently the template for future Rock and Pop groups. His music’s raw power and energy, plus his attitude and magnetism—Muddy was the prototype for the iconic Rock‘n Roll star—are still the major ingredients that inspire the popular music we listen to today.From the 1940s through the 1950s, Muddy’s blues were evolving. This evolution and innovation are the guiding principles and driving force of MUDDY WATERS 100. This tribute reflects a deep respect for tradition—with the participation of alumni of Muddy Waters’ groups—and also puts an emphasis on the future of the blues through the participation of pre-eminent contemporary artists who have embraced this music and given it its future.
Released 07 May 2015
Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Larry Skoller
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Grammy Award winner Blaise Barton
Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Larry Skoller
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Grammy Award winner Blaise Barton