Musicians born on April 4

Take a focused look at the musicians born on April 4. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1913 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]