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Monday 3 April 2017

Tribute Mondays: Mel Walker

Melvin Lightsy (November 3, 1929 – April 23, 1964)


R&B Singer, Mel Walker, was the Lead Vocalist on hits by the Johnny Otis Orchestra and also had solo efforts on the charts. He was found dead in an alley in 1964. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Lightsy, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Rockin' Blues (Johnny Otis Orchestra), Cupids boogie (Johnny Otis Orchestra) , Another sad night, Sunset to Dawn, Faraway blues, Gee baby, Dreamin' blues, Mistrustin' blues (Johnny Otis Orchestra) and Call operator 210

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Walker
Background information
Name: Melvin Lightsy
Born: Nov. 03, 1929
Died: April 23, 1964
Origin: Bloomburg, Texas, US
Genre: R&B

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