The Blues Greats | Live performances by legendary blues musicians

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Overview

"The Blues Greats" is a 2006 blues music DVD that features live performances by legendary blues musicians Muddy Waters, Memphis Slim, Willie Dixon, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Big Joe Williams, Lonnie Johnson, Victoria Spivey, Sonny Boy Williamson, and others.

The DVD includes 14 classic blues songs recorded live in concert. It serves as an excellent introduction to some of the most influential blues artists of the 20th century.

Interesting Facts

• Muddy Waters, whose real name was McKinley Morganfield, is considered one of the pioneers of modern Chicago blues and a major inspiration for British blues-rock bands of the 1960s.

• Memphis Slim, born Peter Chapman, was a legendary American blues pianist, singer and composer who had a longstanding partnership with guitarist Matt "Guitar" Murphy.

• Willie Dixon was a prolific songwriter and double bass player who wrote some of Muddy Waters' biggest hits like "I Just Want to Make Love to You" and "Hoochie Coochie Man".

• Matt "Guitar" Murphy is best known for his role as a blues guitarist in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers.

Key Credits

• Artists: Muddy Waters, Memphis Slim, Willie Dixon, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Big Joe Williams, Lonnie Johnson, Victoria Spivey, Sonny Boy Williamson
• Record Label: Passport Video
• Released: 2006
• Duration: Approx. 50 minutes