Waters, Mississippi Johnny

Waters, Mississippi Johnny John Sandifer, 24 May 1935; Jackson, MS – 30 January 1987; Oakland, CA Waters changed his name in honor of Muddy Waters , a major influence as singer and guitarist. He moved to Oakland, California, in 1956 and performed songs by Waters, Chuck Berry, and Fats Domino. During the 1970s he performed with harmonica player Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors . Despite a 1983 lung operation, he continued performing as a senior member of the Bay Area blues scene. Edward…