Can't Be Satisfied: The Life and Times of Muddy Waters by Robert Gordon

I had heard that this was the definitive biography for Muddy and while I have read other good books on the man, I would have to concede that this is the one to get. Comprehensive, with interviews with everyone who was still alive while Gordon was researching the book along with excerpts from older interviews for those who had passed on.

The story is detailed yet told with a passion and enthusiasm that makes you want to devour it all - including the copious notes in the back of the book.

I've written at length about Waters re: books and records and this man absolutely deserves his legendary status as blues man and ladies man - Robert attempts to record his many progeny and progeny's progeny, which is dizzyingly confusing. Lots of personal anecdotes and well as professional stories that all make up a well-rounded picture of the man.

Everyone should know the story of Muddy and this is a great, detailed overview. Highly recommended!