Willie Dixon (July 1, 1915 – January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer, born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He is perhaps best known as one of the most prolific songwriters of all time. Dixon was influential in helping shape the post–World War II sound of the Chicago blues.
Howlin' Wolf (June 10, 1910 – January 10, 1976), born Chester Arthur Burnett in White Station, Mississippi. He was an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was instrumental in the evolution of electric Chicago blues, and over the course of his career recorded blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Howlin' Wolf is one of the most influential blues musicians of all time.
Muddy Waters (April 4, 1913 – April 30, 1983) born McKinley Morganfield in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. He was an American blues singer, songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-World War II blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues."
Glen Ballard (born May 1, 1953) is an American songwriter, lyricist, and record producer, born in Natchez, Mississippi. He is well known for his work co-writing and producing Alanis Morissette, Wilson Phillips, and many others. He also co-wrote Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror."