Blind Willie Walker

Blind Willie Walker ( * 1896 in South Carolina; † March 4, 1933 in Greenville, South Carolina) was an early American blues guitarist and singer. He was called by blues musicians such as Gary Davis and Pink Anderson as an outstanding guitarist, Josh White called him the best guitarist he had ever heard, " even better than Blind Blake, Blake was quick, but Walker was like Art Tatum ." Walker is the Piedmont Blues attributed.

The birthplace of the blind from birth Walker is unknown, but he spent most of his life in and around Greenville in South Carolina. In his performances, he was often accompanied by guitarist Sam Brooks.

On December 6, 1930, he played in Atlanta for Columbia Records in his only recording session four panel sides, Dupree Blues, Blues Rider, South Carolina Rag and Da Da Da. The compositions Make Believe Stunt and Cincinnati Flow Rag, among others, later were repeatedly recorded by Gary Davis, Walker attributed.

Blind Willie Walker died in 1933 at age 37 to Congenital syphilis, which could also have been the reason for his blindness. On his death certificate was " musician " is specified as a profession.

Music example

The following - unabridged - piece is in Ogg Vorbis format.

• Dupree Blues