I am beyond thrilled to share that Google has confirmed they will honor Muddy Waters with an official Doodle. Growing up listening to his records in my own home, I never imagined we could actually make this happen together. Thank you for helping me ensure the father of modern blues …
June 1, 2018
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Help American Blues Scene petition Google to officially create a Muddy Waters Google Doodle on April 4th -- Muddy's birthday!
No figure has inspired an international music explosion quite like blues musician McKinley "Muddy Waters" Morganfield, who left a log cabin in a Mississippi cotton field to break much greater ground with his inimitable guitar and vocal style. After more than 100 years, Muddy Waters' continuing impact has proven the blues singer to be one of the most significant figures in the history of American Music, inspiring generations of artists and cultural movements like Folk, Chicago Blues, and Rock n Roll.
Google.com routinely alters its logo, usually for one day, to commemorate an act, birthday, or event of cultural impact and historical significance. This is called a Google Doodle.
Please help us invite Google to acknowledge the worldwide cultural impact of Blues Music through a Doodle honoring one of its original and most transcendent heroes, Muddy Waters.
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April 5, 2018
Seeing one thousand people back this push to honor Muddy Waters is truly incredible. My father raised me on these records and I know he would be proud to see the blues getting this level of support.
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 3, 2018
March 12, 2018
I have been spending my evenings reading the stories you all share about how Muddy shaped your own lives through his music. It is clear that his influence reaches far beyond the blues clubs of Chicago and deserves the recognition that a Google Doodle provides.
Reached 100 supporters
February 6, 2018
417 Comments
Without Muddy Waters, and Willie Dixon, there probably wouldn't have been a Chess Records, The Rolling Stones, and the sound of Chicago Blues! Less than a doodle won't do Google! Make it happen!
This would be much deserved! Muddy Waters changed many lives, including mine, with his wonderful, timeless music. No music we know of today would be the same without the M-A-N himself, McKinley Morganfield!
I am an ethnomusicologist who studies African American blues culture. I definitely need to see Muddy and others like him represented on GOOGLE. Blues music is the foundation of most American music.
He is one of 20th century's most important and influential musicians. He has probably influenced more Rock musicians than any other person. The Rolling Stones were named after one of his songs.
Muddy is the father of electric band music inspiring millions to turn electric & LOUD way before Link Wray, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Motörhead,...He absolutely deserves it!
Muddy is a legend
He definitely deserves a Google Doodle on his birthday. Please and thank you.
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I am beyond thrilled to share that Google has confirmed they will honor Muddy Waters with an official Doodle. Growing up listening to his records in my own home, I never imagined we could actually make this happen together. Thank you for helping me ensure the father of modern blues …
June 1, 2018
Final supporters
Help American Blues Scene petition Google to officially create a Muddy Waters Google Doodle on April 4th -- Muddy's birthday!
No figure has inspired an international music explosion quite like blues musician McKinley "Muddy Waters" Morganfield, who left a log cabin in a Mississippi cotton field to break much greater ground with his inimitable guitar and vocal style. After more than 100 years, Muddy Waters' continuing impact has proven the blues singer to be one of the most significant figures in the history of American Music, inspiring generations of artists and cultural movements like Folk, Chicago Blues, and Rock n Roll.
Google.com routinely alters its logo, usually for one day, to commemorate an act, birthday, or event of cultural impact and historical significance. This is called a Google Doodle.
Please help us invite Google to acknowledge the worldwide cultural impact of Blues Music through a Doodle honoring one of its original and most transcendent heroes, Muddy Waters.
Updates
April 5, 2018
Seeing one thousand people back this push to honor Muddy Waters is truly incredible. My father raised me on these records and I know he would be proud to see the blues getting this level of support.
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 3, 2018
March 12, 2018
I have been spending my evenings reading the stories you all share about how Muddy shaped your own lives through his music. It is clear that his influence reaches far beyond the blues clubs of Chicago and deserves the recognition that a Google Doodle provides.
Reached 100 supporters
February 6, 2018
417 Comments
This MAN invented what is the archetype for both blues and rock bands. Every sideman he had could (and often did) go on and become a Frontman/band leader in their own right. He invented electricity, as far as blues was concerned. Give him his due.
Without Muddy Waters, and Willie Dixon, there probably wouldn't have been a Chess Records, The Rolling Stones, and the sound of Chicago Blues! Less than a doodle won't do Google! Make it happen!
This would be much deserved! Muddy Waters changed many lives, including mine, with his wonderful, timeless music. No music we know of today would be the same without the M-A-N himself, McKinley Morganfield!
I am an ethnomusicologist who studies African American blues culture. I definitely need to see Muddy and others like him represented on GOOGLE. Blues music is the foundation of most American music.
He is one of 20th century's most important and influential musicians. He has probably influenced more Rock musicians than any other person. The Rolling Stones were named after one of his songs.
Muddy is the father of electric band music inspiring millions to turn electric & LOUD way before Link Wray, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Motörhead,...He absolutely deserves it!
Muddy is a legend
He definitely deserves a Google Doodle on his birthday. Please and thank you.
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This MAN invented what is the archetype for both blues and rock bands. Every sideman he had could (and often did) go on and become a Frontman/band leader in their own right. He invented electricity, as far as blues was concerned. Give him his due.