Middle Walter
James Jones (known by his stage name Middle Walter) (July 16, 1935 – November 1, 1986)[1] was an American blues harmonica player. He was based in Gary, Indiana.[2][3]
Career
Middle Walter was born in Augusta, Arkansas, United States. His stage name was given to him by Johnny Littlejohn, placing him between Big Walter Horton and Little Walter Jacobs.[1]
He was featured in issue 63 of Juke Blues magazine. The times when he was most active were during the 1950s and 1960s. He also played harmonica for Big Daddy Simpson and Melvin Simpson. In the 1970s, he played bass for The Kansas City Red Blues. Towards the end of his life, he toured with Big Daddy Kinsey and the Kinsey Report.[1]
He died in November 1986, aged 51.[1][2]
Touring partners
- Big Daddy Simpson
- Melvin Simpson
- The Kansas City Red Blues
- Big Daddy Kinsey and The Kinsey Report[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Komara, Edward M. (2005-10-28). Encyclopedia of the Blues - Google Books. Psychology Press. p. 545. ISBN 9780415926997. Retrieved 2014-07-12. Search this book on
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Photos | Bob Corritore - Official Website". Bob Corritore. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 2014-07-12.
- ↑ Ford, Robert (2007). A Blues Bibliography - Robert Ford - Google Books. Routledge. ISBN 9780415978873. Retrieved 2014-07-12. Search this book on
- ↑ "Buy back-issues of Juke Blues Magazine". Jukeblues.com. Retrieved 2014-07-12.
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