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 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

  1. ↑ Cicely Mitchell (9 March 2012). "Legendary Houston Blues Singer "Big" Walter Price Dies". News92fm.com. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "BIG WALTER". Rockabilly.nl. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  3. ↑ Andrew Dansby (8 March 2012). "Local blues great 'Big Walter' dies". Chron.com. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  4. ↑ Reverend Keith A. Gordon (8 March 2012). "Houston Blues Legend Big Walter Price, R.I.P.". About.com. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  5. ↑ 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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