Tribute Mondays: Johnny "Big Moose" Walker

John Mayon Walker (Jun. 27, 1927 – Nov. 27, 1999)

Chicago Blues and Electric Blues Pianist, Bass Guitarist and Organist, Johnny "Big Moose" Walker, worked mostly as a backing musician for Muddy Waters, Ike Turner, Lowell Fulson and others and also played for Labels trying to recreate the original Blues sound. He served in the US Army during the Korean War in the 1950's and then released solo efforts. He died in 1999; thanks for your contribution Mr. Walker, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Junior Wells - Messin' With The Kid and Rambling woman

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_%22Big_Moose%22_Walker

Background Information
Birth name	John Mayon Walker
Also known as	Big Moose, Busy Head, Moose John, J. W. Walker[1]
Born	June 27, 1927 Stoneville, Mississippi, United States
Died	November 27, 1999(aged 72) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Chicago blues,electric blues[2]
Occupation(s)	Pianist, organist,bassist, singer
Instruments	Piano, organ, bass guitar
Years active	1947–1991