Who is Little Walter
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A Blues Legend
In any conversation about blues harp music or playing the harmonica, one name is sure to come up as the musician all others are compared to...Little Walter.
During his short life, this blues legend revolutionized how the harmonica is played and impacted the sound of blues forever.
Little Walter died at the age of 37 from injuries he sustained in a Chicago street fight. He was inducted to the Blues Foundation's Blues Hall of Fame in 1980.
Three reasons to listen to Little Walter
1. He pioneered the amplified harp sound.
2. Most modern blues harp players cite him as an inspiration.
3. Great music...blues with a feeling.
2. Most modern blues harp players cite him as an inspiration.
3. Great music...blues with a feeling.
Little Walter Albums
A sampling of the best Little Walter collections...
More Little Walter Info
- Little Walter Biography Site
- Official site by the authors of "Blues With A Feeling - The Little Walter Story". Lots of great info and pics here that I haven't seen anywhere else.
- Masters of Blues Harp
- Short bio of Little Walter.
- Blues Online
- A discography of Little Walter tunes along with a brief bio.
- Little Walter Harp Tabs
- This site has free tabs for a few of Little Walter's tunes.
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Videos of Little Walter
There is very little video footage of Little Walter. Here are some vintage clips of him performing with Hound Dog Taylor and Koko Taylor.
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Books on Little Walter
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Other bands performing Little Walter tunes
Many bands and harp players perform Little Walter tunes. Check out a few favorites from YouTube...
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Tell Me Mama...
Share your Little Walter stories, memories, inspirations or thoughts...
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damnthatsfunny
Nov 14, 2009 @ 9:48 am | delete
- Little Walter also played some good guitar in some recordings with Muddy Waters.
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mulberry
Jun 17, 2009 @ 2:56 am | delete
- I wasn't familiar with him, thanks for introducing me to his music!
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Katherine Romero
Jun 10, 2009 @ 8:37 pm | delete
- I just very small clip of Little Walter singing My Babe. I was amazed. I just learned about him from Cadillac Records and I have been researching him ever since.
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p8nmanny
Feb 12, 2009 @ 2:41 pm | delete
- cool sight lots of great info I just started playing harp but have allways liked little walter and all blues.Back in my younger days I used to go to allot of concerts,back in the 60's.now I am 60 so now i just listen and try to copy what I hear keeps me busy Well ASTA LATER p8nmanny
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OldGrampa
Sep 23, 2008 @ 2:42 pm | delete
- Great lens, lots of interesting info! 5 stars. Welcome to the Blues Music group!
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Blues With A Feeling...
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Doesn't that feel good?
Doesn't that feel good?
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Mac33
I recently started playing the harmonica and listening to Little Walter's music.
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