Lawrence Walker
Lawrence Walker | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | King of the Accordion Players |
| Born | September 1, 1907[1][2] Duson, Louisiana[1][2][3] |
| Died | August 15, 1968(aged 60)[1] Rayne, Louisiana[3] |
| Genres | Cajun |
| Occupation(s) | Musician,accordionist |
| Instrument(s) | Cajun accordion |
| Labels | Brunswick,Bluebird,Khoury's,La Lou,Swallow |
Lawrence Walker(September 1, 1907 – August 15, 1968)[2][3]was aCajun accordionist.He is known for his original songs, including Reno Waltz, Evangeline Waltz, Bosco Stomp, and Mamou Two Step.[4]
Biography
[edit]Lawrence Walker was born September 1, 1907, inDuson, Louisiana[1][2]to Allen Walker, a fiddle player.[5]At 13 Walker began playing in a band with his father and brother Elton, who was also a fiddler, while the family was living inOrange, Texas.[6]Their band was called "The Walker Brothers Group," and they recorded their first record in 1929 withBrunswick Records.[6]In 1936, Walker performed at theNational Folk Festival.[3]Although known for his accordion playing, he made most of his money through rice farming. He focused on music afterWorld War IIwhen he toured with his band The Wandering Aces. Walker died inRayne, Louisiana,of heart failure.[2][3]
Accordion Playing
[edit]Wallker was known for his ability as well as his showmanship on the accordion. Walker was able to please crowds as well as win many accordion contests.
Legacy
[edit]Walker wrote only original songs, many of which are still in Cajun repertoire.[2]Walker was inducted into theCajun French Music AssociationHall of Fame in 1997 – its inaugural year.[7]
Discography
[edit]Compilations
- Cajun Honky Tonk – Various Artists(CD 427 Arhoolie, 1995)
- A Tribute to the Late, Great Lawrence Walker(LL-126 La Louisianne, 1995, 2000)
- Essential Collection of Lawrence Walker(SW6221 Swallow, 2010)
- Cajun Honky Tonk: The Khoury Recordings, Vol. 2(CD 541 Arhoolie, 2012)
References
[edit]- ^abcd"SWLA Musicians Encyclopedia Index, S through Z".RetrievedOctober 9,2010.
- ^abcdefBogdanov, Vladimir (2002).All Music Guide to Rock: The Definitive Guide to Rock, Pop, and Soul(3rd ed.). Backbeat Books. p. 871.ISBN978-0879306533.
- ^abcdef"Dictionary W, Louisiana Historical Association".Archived fromthe originalon November 20, 2010.RetrievedOctober 9,2010.
- ^Neal Pomea (Pommier)."Cajun music mp3: Hadacol it Something!".RetrievedOctober 9,2010.
- ^"Lawrence Walker – Bio, CDs and Vinyl at Discogs".Discogs.RetrievedOctober 9,2010.
- ^abSavoy, Ann Allen, ed. (1984).Cajun music: a reflection of a people.Eunice, La: Bluebird Press.ISBN978-0-930169-00-8.
- ^"CFMA – The Cajun French Music Association – Dedicated To Promote & Preserve Cajun Music and Culture".Archived fromthe originalon May 28, 2010.RetrievedSeptember 9,2010.
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