Billy Walker | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | William Marvin Walker |
Born | Ralls, Texas, U.S. | January 14, 1929
Died | May 21, 2006 Fort Deposit, Alabama, U.S. | (aged 77)
Genres | Country, rock and roll |
Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument | Guitar |
Years active | 1947–2006 |
Labels | Capitol, Columbia, Monument, MGM, RCA, Tall Texan |
Website | billywalker |
William Marvin Walker (January 14, 1929[1] – May 21, 2006)[2] was an American country music singer and guitarist best known for his 1962 hit, "Charlie's Shoes". Nicknamed The Tall Texan, Walker had more than 30 charting records during a nearly 60-year career,[3] and was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry.