Junior Walker | |
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 Junior Walker in 1966 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Autry DeWalt Mixon |
| Born | June 14, 1931 Blytheville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 1995 (aged 64) Battle Creek, Michigan |
| Genres | R&B, pop, rock, soul[1] |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, vocals |
| Years active | 1945–1995 |
| Labels | Motown, Whitfield |
Autry DeWalt Mixon Jr. (June 14, 1931 – November 23, 1995), known professionally as Junior Walker, was an American multi-instrumentalist (primarily saxophonist) and vocalist who recorded for Motown during the 1960s. He also performed as a session and live-performing saxophonist with the band Foreigner during the 1980s.[1]
- ^ a b Huey, Steve. "Junior Walker". AllMusic. Retrieved September 24, 2018.