The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Monday, 24 December 2012

Tribute Mondays: T-Bone Walker

Aaron Thibeaux "T-Bone" Walker (May 28, 1910 – March 16, 1975) 


  The extraordinaire, legend, T-Bone Walker, was a multi-instrumentalist and Grandfather of Modern Music. He was and still is a classic in every sense; thank you for your contribution Sir, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Wichita Falls Blues , Trinity river blues , Mean old World , Bobby Sox Blues , West side baby and Call it Stormy Monday (But Tuesday's just as bad)


  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Bone_Walker 
Background information
Birth nameAaron Thibeaux Walker
Also known asOak Cliff T-Bone.[1]
BornMay 28, 1910
Linden, Texas,United States
DiedMarch 16, 1975 (aged 64)
Los Angeles, California, United States
GenresBluesTexas bluesChicago bluesjump bluesWest Coast blues
OccupationsMusician, Composer,Bandleader
InstrumentsGuitar, Vocals, piano, banjo,ukuleleviolinmandolin
Years active1928–1975
LabelsAtlanticBlack & BlueBlack & White, Blues Way Records,BrunswickCapitolCharly,ColumbiaDukeImperial,ModernPolydorReprise

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