Joe Walker (Zydeco) Explained

Joe Walker
Birth Name:Joseph Walker
Birth Date:1944
Birth Place:Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Genre:Zydeco
Instrument:Accordion, singer
Associated Acts:Clifton Chenier, Fernest Arceneaux

Joe Walker (born 1944) is an American Zydeco singer and accordionist.

Biography

Walker began his career in the wake of Clifton Chenier, and became the star of Zydeco of the late 20th century, thanks to albums such as Zydeco Fever and In the Dog House, edited by Zane Records.[1]

Style

Walker has a powerful voice with a rich texture. His style is heavily influenced by gospel music.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Herzhaft, GĂ©rard: La gran enciclopedia del blues, Ed. RobinBook, Barcelona, 2003,, p. 382 (Encyclopedia of the Blues, University of Arkansas Press)
  2. This article incorporates information from the corresponding article in the Spanish Wikipedia