Blues America 21 - Joe Louis Walker

Published: Oct. 9, 2015, 6:30 a.m.

Joe Louis Walker has been referred to as the greatest bluesmen of his generation and holds an international reputation as one of the blues’ most prolific and talented stars. He earned international fame for trailblazing the progressive contemporary blues movement. A former roommate of Michael Bloomfield; J.W.L. has released 24 albums, been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame (2013), performed multiple engagements at the White House, appeared on Grammy-Winning records by B.B. King and James Cotton and won numerous prestigious awards. All third-party content is licensed and used by the artist and label by permission.