Walter Vinson
Walter Vinson (February 2, 1901 ā 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.
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Born | Bolton, Mississippi, United States | February 2, 1901
Died | April 22, 1975 74) Chicago, Illinois, United States | (aged
Genres | Memphis blues |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, violin |
Years active | 1920sā1970 |
Labels | Various |
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