Blues legend Joe Louis Walker dead at 75

Blues legend Joe Louis Walker dead at 75

Blues legend Joe Louis Walker has died aged 75. The electric blues musician passed away late last month following a cardiac-related illness, per Rolling Stone, and was surrounded by his wife of 16 years, Robin, and two daughters, Leena and Bernice. Walker’s extensive career, which spanned over six decades, saw the singer and guitarist work with the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Mark Knopfler, and open for icons like Muddy Waters and Thelonious Monk.…

Joe Louis Walker, Revered Electric Blues Musician, Dead at 75

The virtuoso guitarist and singer released over 20 albums and played with Bonnie Raitt, Mark Knopfler, Steve Cropper, and more

The blues fire a new prominent figure in their story. We refer to Joe Louis Walker, who died at 75 years old. According to what the Rolling Stone reported, the musician died late last month due to heart disease, and was surrounded by his wife, Robin, whom he was married to 16 years, in addition to his two daughters, Leena and Bernice. A Blues icon Walker's long career, spanning more than six decades, saw him work with figures such as Bonnie Rait…

Virtuoso blues guitarist Joe Louis Walker dead at 75

Joe Louis Walker was a member of the Blues Hall of Fame and was hailed as a musician's musician by his peers

Joe Louis Walker, the innovative American guitarist, vocalist and composer, whose fusion of genres gave a new touch to the modern blues, died of a cardiac arrest on April 30 at night, at age 75. With a career spanning more than six decades, the electrifying work of Walker guitar, his candorous voice and reflective composition left an indelible imprint on the contemporary blues scene. Walker’s musical production covered the entire spectrum of Ame…

Blues king Joe Louis Walker has died, age 75

Joe Louis Walker, who Aretha Franklin dubbed "The Bluesman," has died at age 75. The Grammy-nominated musician suffered a cardiac-related illness.