Timeline Saturday 30 April 1983

Events on Saturday 30 April 1983 3

• 1904 – 1983 George Balanchine (1904-1983) Died 30 April 1983, aged 79 George Balanchine was a Georgian-American choreographer who co-founded the New York City Ballet and is considered one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century ballet. He pioneered a neoclassical style that reshaped American dance. His works remain core repertoire for ballet companies worldwide.
• 1913 – 1983 Muddy Waters (1913-1983) Died 30 April 1983, aged 70 Muddy Waters was an American blues musician widely regarded as the father of modern Chicago blues and a major influence on rock and roll. His electrified blues style shaped generations of musicians, including the Rolling Stones, who took their name from one of his songs. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after his death.
• 1983 Muddy Waters dies Westmont, Illinois Dies in his sleep near Chicago.