Little Walter Pics

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Music Genre

Blues

Music Style

Chicago Blues, Electric Chicago Blues, Electric Harmonica Blues, Harmonica Blues, Regional Blues, Electric Blues

Music Mood

Relaxed, Aggressive, Brash, Boisterous, Fiery, Gritty, Passionate, Street-Smart, Raucous, Exuberant, Earthy, Rollicking

Instrument

Harmonica, Songwriter, Vocals, Accordion, Leader

Wikipedia Text

Little Walter, born Marion Walter Jacobs (May 1, 1930 � February 15, 1968), was an American blues harmonica player whose revolutionary approach to his instrument has earned him comparisons to Charlie Parker and Jimi Hendrix for innovation and impact on succeeding generations. His virtuosity and musical innovations fundamentally altered many listeners' expectations of what was possible on blues harmonica. Little Walter's body of work earned him a spot in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 making him the only artist ever to be inducted specifically for his work as a harmonica player.

Origin

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Music Genre (Text)

Blues, Chicago blues, rhythm & blues

Year(s) Active

1945–1968

Record Label

Chess, Ora-Nelle, Parkway, Regal, Chance, Tempo-Tone, Checker

Associated Acts

Muddy Waters

Official Websites

www.littlewalter.net