Marion Walter Jacobs (May 1, 1930 – February 15, 1968), known as Little Walter, was an American blues musician, singer, and songwriter, whose revolutionary approach to the harmonica had a strong impact on succeeding generations, earning him comparisons to such seminal artists as Django Reinhardt, Charlie Parker and Jimi Hendrix. [1]

2022年9月27日 · Little Walter was taking a break from performing at a venue in Chicago when a fight broke out on the night of February 15, 1968 (via OffBeat). He was hit in the head during the fight and went to bed with a headache, only to never awaken again. He was only 37 years old.

Today marks 49 years since harmonica pioneer “Little Walter” Jacobs died as a result of injuries he sustained during a fight at a Chicago bar the previous night (he was taking a break from performing when the altercation occurred).

2025年2月11日 · Little Walter, American blues harmonica virtuoso who was one of the most influential harmonica improvisers of the late 20th century. He brought a singular variety of phrasing to the blues harmonica. His finest songs included ‘Juke,’ ‘Sad Hours,’ ‘Off the Wall,’ and ‘Can’t Hold Out Much Longer.’

2024年5月2日 · On the 1 st of May 1930, in the depths of Louisiana, Marion Walter Jacobs was born. Thus began the tumultuous journey of the boy who would go on to become a musical visionary known as Little Walter. Walter was raised in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, where he taught himself to play the harmonica.

Little Walter was one of the most influential blues artists of all time, known for revolutionizing blues harmonica playing and bringing the instrument to the forefront of the Chicago blues scene in the 1950s.

Little Walter, born as Marion Walter Jacobs, (*May 1, 1930 in Marksville, Louisiana †February 15, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois) was an American blues harp player. He was very important for the development of playing harp.

2023年9月19日 · Little Walter was one of the most influential harmonica players in the history of blues music. His innovative use of amplification and distortion, as well as his virtuosic technique and expressive style, earned him comparisons to jazz giants like Charlie Parker and Jimi Hendrix.

2024年5月1日 · Little Walter: The True King Of Blues Harp. Little Walter single-handedly fashioned the stylistic approach for harmonica which has been emulated by virtually every blues harmonica player.

Marion Walter Jacobs, best known as “Little Walter” was a Chicago Blues singer, songwriter, and virtuoso harmonica player. He is considered “the king of all the post-war blues harpists.” Walter was raised in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.