Big Walter Price
| Big Walter Price | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Walter Travis Price |
| Also known as | Thunderbird[1] |
| Born |
August 2, 1914 Gonzales, Texas, United States |
| Died |
March 7, 2012 (aged 97) Houston, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Texas blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Piano, vocals |
| Labels | Peacock Records |
Big Walter Price (2 August 1914 − 7 March 2012)[2] was an American blues singer, songwriter and pianist. He moved to San Antonio where he released his first song called "Calling Margie" in 1955.[3] In 1955 he moved to Houston, where he lived until his death. In the 1960s he singned with Peacock Records and released several of his singles.[4] His song "Pack Fair and Square" was covered by the J. Geils Band on the J. Geils Band album.[5]
References
- ↑ Cicely Mitchell (9 March 2012). "Legendary Houston Blues Singer "Big" Walter Price Dies". News92fm.com. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "BIG WALTER". Rockabilly.nl. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ Andrew Dansby (8 March 2012). "Local blues great 'Big Walter' dies". Chron.com. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ Reverend Keith A. Gordon (8 March 2012). "Houston Blues Legend Big Walter Price, R.I.P.". About.com. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ Chris Gray (7 March 2012). "Houston Blues Legend Big Walter "The Thunderbird" Dies At 97". Blogs.houstonpress.com. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
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