Walter Vinson

Walter Vinson (February 2, 1901 – April 22, 1975) was an American Memphis blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a member of the Mississippi Sheiks, worked with Bo Chatmon and his brothers, and co-wrote the blues standard "Sitting on Top of the World". He is erroneously known as Walter Vincson or Walter Vincent. He sometimes recorded as Walter Jacobs, using his mother's maiden name.

Walter Vinson
Born(1901-02-02)February 2, 1901
Bolton, Mississippi, United States
DiedApril 22, 1975(1975-04-22) (aged 74)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
GenresMemphis blues
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer, songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, violin
Years active1920s–1970
LabelsVarious
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