Walker built his reputation on guitar by forging his own musical path.
Blues
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He produced Bob Dylan’s cover of “People Get Ready,” among many other notable works.
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He also penned the Paul Butterfield Blues Band standard “Born in Chicago.”
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Tito and his brothers, including Michael Jackson, debuted with four straight No. 1 hits.
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He helped launch the careers of Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and many others.
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Koerner was central to the blues revival that fueled the 1960s.
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He played guitar on Peter Tosh’s “Legalize It” album.
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His hits included “Take Me to the River” and “Different Strokes.”
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He evangelized Black music to white audiences as a bandleader and radio host.
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The piano man played with an aggressive style and sang with a distinctive gravelly voice.