Little Walter

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Lifespan:
May 1, 1930 - February 15, 1968, he died aged 37 and was American.
Birthname:
Marion Walter Jacobs.
Snapshot:
An Artist with 29 releases, and credited twice on others' music. 4 collaborations.

Biography

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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. making him the only artist ever to be inducted specifically for his work as a harmonica player.

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Discography

31 releases – 29 under his own name and 2 credits on others' music Edit
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