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Little Walter
Born: May 1, 1930 in Marksville, LA
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Died: Feb 15, 1968 in Chicago, IL
Genre: Blues
Biography: Who's the king of all post-war blues harpists, Chicago division or otherwise? Why, the virtuosic Little Walter, without a solitary doubt. The fiery harmonica wizard took the humble mouth organ in dazzling amplified directions that were unimaginable prior to his ascendancy. His daring instrumental innovations ...Read full biography
Little Walter
Little Walter
Released: 1964
Label: Pye
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Super Blues
Super Blues
Released: 1967
Label: Chess
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Lethargic and at times comical summit meeting with Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters. ~ Bill Dahl, Rovi ...Read full review
More Little Walter albums: Main Albums (10), Compilations (50)
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