T-Bone Walker (jan 1, 1910 – dec 31, 1975)
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Born Aaron Thibeaux Walker in Linden, Texas--> migrated to LA
- Heavily influenced by Texas-style blues (Blind Lemon Jefferson was a close family friend)
- instrumental in forming jump blues style ("Father of the Blues")
- One of first bluesy electric guirar players (influenced B.B. King and Jimi Hendrix)
- STYLE: very sure of himself, did tricks with guitar (behind the head, splits)
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Popular Music After 1945
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