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Little Walter

(1930–1968) Guitarist United States

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Little Walter was a guitarist from the United States, best known for Blues masters.

Quick Facts About Little Walter

Born
May 1, 1930
Died
February 15, 1968
Nationality
United States
Profession
Guitarist
Notable works
Blues masters

About Little Walter

Marion Walter Jacobs, known as Little Walter, was an American blues musician, singer, and songwriter. His revolutionary approach to the harmonica had a strong impact on the succeeding generations, earning him comparisons to such seminal artists as Django Reinhardt, Charlie Parker and Jimi Hendrix. His virtuosity and musical innovations fundamentally altered many listeners' expectations of what was possible on blues harmonica. He was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, the first and, to date, only artist to be inducted specifically as a harmonica player.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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