John Walker (musician)

John Walker
Walker in 1967
Walker in 1967
Background information
Birth nameJohn Joseph Maus[1]
Born(1943-11-12)November 12, 1943
New York City, U.S.
DiedMay 7, 2011(2011-05-07) (aged 67)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresPop
Occupation
  • Musician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Vocals
Years active1957–2011
Labels

John Joseph Maus (November 12, 1943 – May 7, 2011), known professionally as John Walker, was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the founder of the Walker Brothers, who had their greatest success in the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom.