Watch these performances and retrospectives showcasing the collaboration between Muddy Waters and his British rock disciples:
The former Blind Faith bassist performed on every track of the album.
Provided lead guitar and solos on tracks like "Young Fashioned Ways," "I'm Ready," and "Walkin' Blues". Rory Gallagher; Steve Winwood - The London Mudd...
The sessions featured a "supergroup" of backing musicians who were deeply influenced by Waters' work:
Played piano and Hammond organ on three tracks, including the 1953 classic "Sad Sad Day". The was a collaborative studio album recorded in
The was a collaborative studio album recorded in December 1971 at London’s I.B.C. Studios and released in April 1972 on Chess Records. It was part of a series by Chess to pair American blues legends like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf with the "cream of the crop" of the British and Irish rock scene. Key Personnel
Credited as "George Fortune," he shared keyboard duties with Winwood. Key Personnel Credited as "George Fortune," he shared
The former Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer provided the rhythm on two-thirds of the tracks.