Muddy Waters influenced multiple generations of British and American blues giants, there is no denying his place as a key bridge between Mississippi blues and the electrification of the blues opening up a whole new generation influencing everyone from the King’s to today’s stars such as Gary Clark Jr, the Vaughan Brothers, Joe Bonamassa and Eric Clapton.

This video saw Muddy near the end (1981, 2-years prior to his death) but gives you a sense of his influence as the Rolling Stones join him at Buddy Guy’s older club (Checkerboard Lounge at the time).

Amazing footage…