Blind Willie Walker | |
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Birth name | probably Willie Gowan[1] |
Born | April 1896 O'Neal Township, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | March 4, 1933 Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. | (aged 36)
Genres | Piedmont blues |
Occupation | Musician |
Instruments |
Blind Willie Walker (April 1896 – March 4, 1933)[2] was an early American blues guitarist and singer, who played the Piedmont blues style. He was described by blues musicians such as Reverend Gary Davis and Pink Anderson as an outstanding guitarist. Josh White called him the best guitarist he had ever heard, even better than Blind Blake: "Blake was quick, but Walker was like Art Tatum."[3] In his performances, he was often accompanied by guitarist Sam Brooks.[3]