Walter Horton (April 6, 1921 [2] – 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. [ 3 ]

Big Walter Horton, sometimes known as Shakey Walter Horton, is one of the most influential blues harmonica players of all time, and a particular pioneer in the field of amplified harmonica.

Blues harmonica virtuoso Big Walter Horton was renowned for his innovative contributions to the music of Memphis and Chicago. Horton was born in Horn Lake on April 6, 1918, and began his career as a child working for tips on the streets of Memphis.

Apr 8, 2018 · Little Walter is widely credited as the major innovator of electronically amplified blues harp playing, but Horton says he first played amplifed harp in 1940, and as he displays on "Easy," his 1953 elaboration on the r&b classic, "Since I Lost My Baby," he was an early master at creating stunning amplified tonal effects.

Big Walter Horton was widely regarded as one of the most brilliant and creative musicians ever to play the harmonica.

Jan 14, 2011 · Big Walter “Shakey" Horton was an influential blues harmonica player and singer who recorded as a leader and a sideman for a variety of labels from the early 1950's until the late 1970's.

Big Walter "Shakey" Horton is one of the all-time great blues harp (harmonica) players. Along with Little Walter, Horton defined modern amplified Chicago-style harmonica. There is no harp player (and that includes Little Walter) with Horton's big tone and spacious sense of time.

Walter Horton (April 6, 1917 – December 8, 1981) was an American blues harp player. He is also known as Big Walter Horton or "Shakey" Horton.

Walter was known as “Big Walter,” “Shakey,” and “Mumbles.” Horton claimed to have taught himself to play the harmonica by the age of five. Walter was a shy, sensitive man that dealt with poverty most of his life. He expressed himself through his music.

Big Walter Horton with Carey Bell is an album by the American blues musicians Big Walter Horton and Carey Bell, recorded in Chicago in 1972 and released by the Alligator label. [1]