⬇️ 'MOJO' MORGANFIELD ⬇️
(Joseph 'Mojo' Morganfield)
(2EP)
BIOGRAPHY
As a young man, Morganfield played basketball at Westmont High School
and then at the University of Northern Iowa after winning a full
scholarship. His prowess on the court brought him a great deal of
local attention and many accolades. He also had a powerful voice, and
in 2018 released the 4-song EP Mojo Risin‘.
He worked closely with collaborator Terry Abrahamson, and was
planning on releasing his first full album this year via the Delmark
Records label. COVID had other plans, but Mojo was able to recently
release the single, “It’s Good to Be King,” with his band The Mannish
Boyz and special guests Ronnie Baker Brooks, Billy Branch, and Brother
John Kattke. The Mannish Boyz are made up of Paul Handover, Chris
Alexander, Mike Flynn, and his father’s last guitarist, Rick Kreher.
The full album was still in the works for a 2021 release.
In a 2019 interview with American Blues Scene, Morganfield said, “My
siblings and I are trying to keep my father’s legacy alive. Big Bill
and Mud Morganfield are keeping his legacy alive. We don’t want his
legacy to die. We are doing our part.” He also added, “Being Muddy’s
son doesn’t mean anything. I am trying to fine tune my craft and work
on my vocals. I take vocal lessons and rehearse with my band. I know
it’s not going to happen overnight.”
Mojo has performed with Grammy Award Winners Don Was, Jamey Johnson,
and Warren Haynes at The Chicago Theater in The Last Waltz, with his
brother Big Bill Morganfield at the Chicago Blues Fest, and in 2019 he
opened for Bad Company featuring Paul Rogers. He is an Ambassador,
Supporter, and Promoter Inductee in the prestigious Chicago Blues Hall
of Fame. Mojo also attended many public events on behalf of his
father, keeping the name and the blues legacy alive.
On September 4th, Morganfield married his wife Deborah. She; his
children Joshua, Matthew, Gabrielle, Jordan, Jade, Julissa and Bella;
his stepchildren Annaliese and Amelia; brothers Larry and William;
sisters Mercy and Rosalind; stepmother Marva Morganfield; grandson
Joshuan; nieces, nephews and great-niece survive him.
