But to his many fans, he’s known as Muddy Waters — or as the Rock and Roll ... storied career that inspired rockers such as the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton. A self-taught musician ...

On 3 July 1969, the world woke to the news that Brian Jones, founder and guitarist of the Rolling Stones, had died. Brian's love of the blues inspired him to name the band after the Muddy Waters ...

Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters admired him, the Rolling Stones tried to hire him - and his fans worshipped him. Clad in faded denim and a checked shirt, he sold 30 million records and became a ...