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Marion Walter Jacobs (May 1, 1930 – February 15, 1968), known as Little Walter, was an American blues musician, singer, and songwriter, whose revolutionary approach to the harmonica had a strong impact on succeeding generations, earning him comparisons to such seminal artists as Django Reinhardt, Charlie Parker and Jimi Hendrix. [1]
Little Walter (1930–1968) was an American blues artist who is generally regarded as the most influential blues harmonica player of his era. [ 1] . Most of his earliest recordings were as a sideman, when he contributed harmonica to songs by Chicago blues musicians such as Jimmy Rogers and Muddy Waters. [ 2] .
Sep 27, 2022 · Little Walter was taking a break from performing at a venue in Chicago when a fight broke out on the night of February 15, 1968 (via OffBeat). He was hit in the head during the fight and went to bed with a headache, only to never awaken again. He was only 37 years old.
The Best of Little Walter is the first LP record by American blues performer Little Walter. First released in 1958, the compilation album contains ten Little Walter songs that appeared in the Top 10 of the Billboard R&B chart from 1952 to 1955, plus two B-sides.
Little Walter, American blues harmonica virtuoso who was one of the most influential harmonica improvisers of the late 20th century. He brought a singular variety of phrasing to the blues harmonica. His finest songs included ‘Juke,’ ‘Sad Hours,’ ‘Off the Wall,’ and ‘Can’t Hold Out Much Longer.’
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May 1, 2024 · Little Walter: The True King Of Blues Harp. Little Walter single-handedly fashioned the stylistic approach for harmonica which has been emulated by virtually every blues harmonica player.
May 29, 2018 · Little Walter forged an entirely original harmonica style that has influenced virtually all later players of the instrument in the blues tradition. Little Walter was born Marion Walter Jacobs on May 1, 1930, in Marksville, Louisiana. He grew up in rural poverty on a farm in Alexandria.
The Best of Little Walter is the first LP record by American blues performer Little Walter. First released in 1958, the compilation album contains ten Little Walter songs that...
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