Musicians who died on April 30

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on April 30. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1983 Muddy Waters

  Muddy Waters was an influential American blues musician, often cited as the 'father of modern Chicago blues.' His powerful singing and electric guitar playing helped shape the sound of the Chicago blues scene and had a major influence on the development of rock and roll. [bio]

• 2022 Naomi Judd

  Naomi Judd was an acclaimed American country music singer and songwriter, best known as half of the mother-daughter duo The Judds alongside her daughter Wynonna Judd. The Judds were one of the most successful acts in country music in the 1980s and early 1990s, earning numerous awards and leaving a lasting impact on the genre. [bio]