Musician Dictionary

Little Walter

American blues harmonica player (1930-1968) · blues performer and songwriter

DescriptionAmerican blues harmonica player (1930-1968)
Source: Wikidata
Born1930-05-01
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMarksville Marksville
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1968-02-15
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathChicago Chicago
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationrecording artist songwriter singer street artist guitarist blues musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsharmonica voice guitar
Source: Wikidata
Genresblues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsChess Records Checker
Source: Wikidata
Member ofLittle Son Joe and His Band Little Walter and His Jukes
Source: MusicBrainz
AwardsRock and Roll Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

"Little Walter" Marion Jacobs "Little" Walter Jacobs "Little" Walter Juke Jacob Jacobs Jacobs W. Jacobs Walter Jacobs, Walter Jacons Jacops Jakobs Litlle Walter Little Walter Little Walter Jacobs Littler Walter M. Jacobs M. W. Jacobs M.W. Jacobs M.W.Jacobs Marion "Little Walter" Jacobs Marion Jacobs Marion Walter Jacobs W Jacobs W. Jacob W. Jacobbs W. Jacobe W. Jacobs W.Jacobs Walter Walter "Little Walter" Jacobs Walter J. Walter Jacbs Walter Jacob Walter Jacobs Walter Jacobs "Little Walter" Walter Jacobs “Little Walter” Walter Marion Jacobs

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Identifiers

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