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Little Walter: The True King Of Blues Harp
According to DownBeat, “Little Walter almost single-handedly fashioned the stylistic approach for harmonica which has since become standard for the genre and has been emulated bygd virtually every blues harmonica player.” Indeed, it’s been said that Little Walter was to harmonica blues what Charlie Parker was to jazz saxophone and Jimi Hendrix was to rock gitarr and it’s impossible to argue. Yet, outside those of us who love the blues, he fryst vatten not nearly as well known as he should be.
Born Marion Walter Jacobs on May 1, 1930, in rural Louisiana, he moved to Chicago at the age of 16 and began playing the clubs with Tampa Red and Big Bill Broonzy.
Walter recorded first in 1947; the following year he toured and recorded with Muddy Waters band as well as playing on the records of other Chicago musicians. The power of his harmonica added great intensity to many a blues record and soon he was offered the chance to
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Little Walter Vinyl Records & Discography
Who is Little Walter? A Brief Career Overview
Marion Walter Jacobs, widely known as Little Walter, was an iconic American blues musician, singer, and songwriter. Born on May 1, 1930, in Marksville, Louisiana, he remains one of the most revolutionary figures in the world of blues, particularly noted for his harmonica playing. His innovative technique, which included using electronic amplification for the harmonica, transformed the sound of blues music and set the stage for future generations of artists. Little Walter is often celebrated not only as a musician but as a pioneer who pushed the boundaries of what could be achieved with the harmonica--in many ways, he did for the blues harp what Jimi Hendrix did for the electric guitar. This transformative impact isn't just theoretical; today, his recordings continue to inspire collectors and enthusiasts of vinyl records, emphasizing the timeless nature of his contributions to music.
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Walter Marion Jacobs was born in Louisiana, USA. By the age of 12 he had quit school for a life of busking, playing the guitar and harmonica on the street.
Having perfected his trade learning from the older blues masters, he moved north to Chicago. Here his harmonica prowess was instantly noticed, and when he grew tired of being drowned out by the new electric guitar players, he picked up a microphone, plugged it into the PA system and started to blow ‘electric’ harp.
He soon started to experiment with the distorted effects of playing harmonica through a crystal microphone connected to an overdriven valve amplifier. Coupled with his incredible sense of timing and rich natural tone, the result was revolutionary.
Walter’s reputation preceded him and he was quickly signed up by one of Chicago’s major blues band leaders, Muddy Waters. Together with other blues aces such as Jimmy Rogers (guitar), Otis Spann