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Big Walter Horton

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American blues harmonica player (1921-1981)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1921 to 1981 · aged 60
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Walter Horton (April 6, 1921 - December 8, 1981), known as Big Walter (Horton) or Walter "Shakey" Horton, was an American blues harmonica player. A quiet, unassuming, shy man, he is remembered as one of the premier harmonica players in the history of blues.

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Walter Horton (April 6, 1921 - December 8, 1981), known as Big Walter (Horton) or Walter "Shakey" Horton, was an American blues harmonica player. A quiet, unassuming, shy man, he is remembered as one of the premier harmonica players in the history of blues. Willie Dixon once called Horton 'the best harmonica player I ever heard'.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 1981 · aged 60
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