Artist:T-Bone Walker
Song:When The Sun Goes Down
Album:The Complete Imperial Recordings 1950-1954
T-Bone Walker was a major influence on anyone who has ever played blues on an electric guitar. And the 1950s was his prime. He was born Aaron Thibeaux Walker May 28, 1910 in Linden, TX. His stepfather Marco Washington played bass in the Dallas String Band so T-Bone learned about stringed instruments very early in life. He was mentored by the legendary Blind Lemon Jefferson and Walker made his recording debut in 1929. Another Walker influence was Charlie Christian who invented electric guitar. They jammed together in 1933. Walker move to Los Angeles in the mid 30s and continued to record. Of course his biggest hit was 1947's Stormy Monday Blues. He signed with Imperial Records in 1950 and this 2CD comp covers that period. There are plenty of classics on this including the Dave Bartholomew written and produced When The Sun Goes Down. Walker continued to do well in the 50s but his style of blues wasn't popular anymore in the 60s. He toured and occasionally recorded until his death on Mar. 16, 1975 at age 65. T-Bone Walker's 50s recordings are a must for blues fans. Here's T-Bone Walker performing Don't Throw Your Love On Me So Strong in Germany 1962.
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