Sony Music Publishing has signed a worldwide take care of the property of legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist Muddy Waters to manage its full catalog of songs.
Identified to many as the daddy of Chicago blues, McKinley ‘Muddy Waters’ Morganfield is taken into account to be some of the influential figures in blues and rock-and-roll within the US and globally.
His catalog contains iconic hits resembling Mannish Boy, Rollin’ Stone, Champagne & Reefer,I Can’t Be Glad, Nation Blues, The Blues Had A Child And They Known as It Rock & Roll and Hassle No Extra.
Waters grew to fame within the late 1940’s and early 1950’s, rapidly establishing himself as a outstanding participant within the Chicago blues scene.
With basic hits resembling Bought My Mojo Working, Waters’ electrical blues model impressed the likes of the Rolling Stones, in addition to Jeff Beck, Jimmy Web page, Johnny Winters and plenty of others.
All through his profession he achieved prime accolades together with six Grammy award wins and eleven nominations.
He additionally acquired the Grammy Lifetime Achievement award in 1992 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame in 1987.
“Muddy Waters was undoubtedly some of the impactful songwriters in trendy music. His vibrant, expressive sound is embodied in music immediately and continues to encourage generations.”
Jon Platt, Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing Chairman & CEO Jon Platt, stated: “Muddy Waters was undoubtedly some of the impactful songwriters in trendy music. His vibrant, expressive sound is embodied in music immediately and continues to encourage generations.
“We stay up for working with the Muddy Waters Property to construct upon its enduring songwriting legacy.”
“A real songwriter at coronary heart, Muddy Waters’ great affect set a brand new customary for rock and blues which stays to today.”
Liz Lewis, Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing SVP Songwriter Companies, Liz Lewis, added: “A real songwriter at coronary heart, Muddy Waters’ great affect set a brand new customary for rock and blues which stays to today.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the legendary Muddy Waters catalog to SMP, and we stay up for partnering with the Muddy Waters Property on thrilling new methods to invigorate the catalog.”
“On behalf of Muddy Waters’ household we take nice consolation in realizing that this unimaginable catalog of music goes to be within the palms of Jon Platt and his staff at Sony.”
Mercy Morganfield
Mercy Morganfield stated: “On behalf of Muddy Waters’ household we take nice consolation in realizing that this unimaginable catalog of music goes to be within the palms of Jon Platt and his staff at Sony.
“My father’s legacy is a crucial a part of not solely musical historical past however American historical past. Ensuring future generations are conscious of the best way blues legends like Dad, Howling Wolf, BB King, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Man and so many others have formed different genres of music from Rock and Roll to Hip-Hop is so essential.
“We don’t need these names to get misplaced in historical past and within the telling and retelling of their tales. I imagine we now have a accomplice in Sony who can assist maintain that flame alive and develop our attain, giving my father his rightful place in music historical past, a spot all of us imagine he and so many others deserve. I’m wanting ahead to the work forward.”Music Enterprise Worldwide
