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Monday, 3 December 2012

Tribute Mondays: Little Walter

Little Walter, born Marion Walter Jacobs (May 1, 1930 – February 15, 1968)


   The Blues Genius of the Harmonica, vocalist and Guitarist, Little Walter is a very Important ingredient to what is known as Classic blues music. An innovator that left us early; thank you for your contribution you are appreciate. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Monday: Juke , Country boy (with Muddy Waters) , Roller Coaster , Off the wall , Sad Hours , Mean old World , Blues with feeling , Key to the highway , You're so fine and My Babe 


  
  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Walter 
Background information
Birth nameMarion Walter Jacobs
BornMay 1, 1930
Marksville, LouisianaUnited States
OriginChicago, Illinois, United States
DiedFebruary 15, 1968 (aged 37)
ChicagoIllinois, United States
GenresBluesChicago bluesrhythm and blues
OccupationsMusician
InstrumentsHarmonicavocalsguitar
Years active1945–1968
LabelsChess, Ora-Nelle, Parkway, Regal, Chance, Tempo-Tone,Checker
Associated actsMuddy Waters

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