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Big Walter Horton

Active

1930s - 1980s

Born

April 6, 1918 in Horn Lake, MS

Died

December 8, 1981 in Chicago, IL

Genre

Blues

Styles

Chicago Blues Electric Blues Electric Chicago Blues Electric Harmonica Blues Electric Memphis Blues Harmonica Blues Juke Joint Blues Modern Electric Blues Regional Blues Memphis Blues

Also Known As

Walter "Shakey" Horton

Member Of

Southern Comfort
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Big Walter Horton

Biography by Steve Huey

Big Walter Horton, sometimes known as Shakey Walter Horton, is one of the most influential blues harmonica players of all time, and a particular pioneer in the field of amplified harmonica. He isn't as…
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Album Highlights

  • Big Walter Horton with Carey Bell
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  • Fine Cuts
    Big Walter Horton
    Fine Cuts
  • Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival, Vol. 4
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    Ann Arbor Blues & J …
  • Little Boy Blue
    Big Walter Horton
    Little Boy Blue
  • Walter
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    Walter "Shakey&quo …
  • Mouth Harp Maestro
    Big Walter Horton
    Mouth Harp Maestro
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