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Born: April 06, 1917 in Horn Lake, MS
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's
Died: December 08, 1981 in Chicago, IL
Genre: Blues

Biography:
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 widely known as his fellow Chicago blues pioneer ...More >>

Discography: 2008 Bocce Boogie: Live 1978 2001 Live at the Knickerbocker 1999 Walter "Shakey" Horton Live 1996 They Call Me Big Walter 1996 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival, Vol. 4 More >>

Similar Artists: Jimmy Rogers Little Walter Muddy Waters Sonny Boy Williamson [II] Snooky Pryor More >>

Influenced By: Memphis Jug Band Hammie Nixon Sonny Boy Williamson [I] Will Shade More >> Followers: Paul Butterfield Carey Bell Charlie Musselwhite Billy Branch Good Rockin' Charles More >>

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