#Muddy July 26

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For the month of July 2024 several of us are going to take on a 30-Day Nickname Coach4aday Challenge. The simple concept is to share a nickname and tell a little about who it is associated with and why they got tagged with that moniker. Today I’m going with the one of the most iconic blues guitarists of all-time MUDDY.

McKinley Morganfield came to be known as “Muddy” in his childhood via his grandmother, who gave him the nickname due to his penchant for playing in, well, muddy waters. If you love the musical genre called the blues, you are familiar with his songs.

Nickname 30-Day Challenge Guidelines

Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.

1. Each day in July learn something or just appreciate a nickname associated with someone.
2. Share that name with others
3. If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms

July 26th-Muddy Waters

Here are three interesting facts about Muddy Waters

1. Pioneer of Chicago Blues: He played a crucial role in popularizing the electric blues sound in the 1940s and 1950s, influencing countless musicians and shaping the future of rock and roll.
2. Influence on Rock Legends: Muddy Waters’ music had a profound impact on many rock legends. The Rolling Stones named their band after his song “Rollin’ Stone,” and artists like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Led Zeppelin have cited him as a major influence on their music.
3. Grammy Wins and Recognition: Muddy Waters received widespread recognition for his contributions to music, including six Grammy Awards. His legacy was further cemented when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, highlighting his enduring influence on the music industry.

Here is Muddy Waters singing “Hoochie Choocie Man” with the Rolling Stones