Muddy Waters’ House

Chicago


At Muddy Waters’ house, impromptu jam sessions with pals like Howlin’ Wolf and Chuck Berry erupted in the front yard. Waters, of course, was Chicago’s main bluesman, so everyone who was anyone came to pay homage. Waters lived here for 20 years, until 1974, but today the building stands vacant in a lonely, tumbledown lot. The big red X on the front means it's a candidate for demolition. A sign commemorates the spot. You'll need a car to get here.


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