Joe Louis Walker

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Joe Louis Walker was born in San Francisco on December 25, 1949. By the time he was 16, he was working the local club scene. When Walker was 19 he met famed guitarist Michael Bloomfield. Bloomfield introduced Walker to many of the day's top rockers and helped push Walker's blues into a more rock-fueled direction.
Around 1975 Joe felt that his lifestyle would lead him into serious trouble sooner or later. He decided to change his life and for the next 10 years he was singing with a gospel quartet, "The Spiritual Corinthians".
In 1985 at a performance at the New Orleans' Jazz and Heritage Festival, Joe finally decided to get back into the blues again. He returned to San Francisco and formed his group the Bosstalkers. In 1986 he released his first album, "Cold Is The Night." Joe Louis Walker can also be heard on several other albums - supporting well known artists like B.B. King or James Cotton.

Artist website: www.joelouiswalker.com

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