William
"Big Bill" Morganfield (born 1956) is an American blues singer and
guitarist, son of blues legend Muddy
Waters, whose real name was McKinley Morganfield. He was born in
Chicago, raised in Southern Florida and now lives in Atlanta. He came to
music later in life, having first worked as a teacher after earning
bachelors degrees in English from Tuskegee University and Communications
from Auburn University. Signed to Blind Pig Records, he began releasing
albums in 1999. In 2000, he won the W.C. Handy Award for Best New Blues
Artist. In concert he performs his own material with an occasional
number from his father's work.