2011 compilation that celebrates Blues music and the artists who have made a huge impact on the genre. Without the Blues there would be no Rock 'n' Roll, no Rock music nor almost every kind of popular music that's listened to today. The Blues continues to influence contemporary music and has inspired musicians of all generations to embrace it's emotion. Muddy Waters, the prime mover of the Chicago electric Blues scene, came from the Mississippi Delta. Muddy was the direct link from Robert Johnson and Charley Patton to the Rolling Stones and Johnny Winter. He left behind a rich musical legacy that is highlighted in this special collection. Polydor.