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Aries season is a very busy period in music history. And it continues through April:
- The 75th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Gil Scott-Heron was on April 1
- The 85th anniversary of the birth of R&B and soul legend Marvin Gaye was on April 2
The legendary bluesman Muddy Waters was born on this date 111 years ago today. Largely considered the father of modern Chicago blues, Waters’ work has had a towering influence on rock — and that shouldn’t be surprising at all: Rolling Stone and The Rolling Stones both derive their names from a line in one of his songs.
So, today let’s celebrate the man and his legendary work.
Happy birthday, sir! Happy birthday, wherever you are!