Big Walter Price (August 2, 1917 − March 7, 2012)
was an American blues singer, songwriter and pianist.
Born near
Gonzales, Texas, he moved to
San Antonio
("Cradle of Freedom")
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where he released his first song called "Calling Margie" in 1955. In 1955 he moved to
Houston
Houston (; ) is the most populous city in Texas, the most populous city in the Southern United States, the fourth-most populous city in the United States, and the sixth-most populous city in North America, with a population of 2,304,580 i ...
, where he lived until his death. In the 1960s he signed with
Peacock Records
Peacock Records was an American record label, started in 1949 by Don Robey in Houston, Texas, United States.
History
" Hound Dog" by Big Mama Thornton was a hit for Peacock in 1953. Other significant rhythm and blues artists on Peacock were Ma ...
and released several of his singles. His song "Pack Fair and Square" was covered by
the J. Geils Band
The J. Geils Band was an American rock band formed in 1967, in Worcester, Massachusetts, under the leadership of guitarist John "J." Geils. The original band members included vocalist Peter Wolf, harmonica and saxophone player Richard "Magic ...
on ''
the J. Geils Band
The J. Geils Band was an American rock band formed in 1967, in Worcester, Massachusetts, under the leadership of guitarist John "J." Geils. The original band members included vocalist Peter Wolf, harmonica and saxophone player Richard "Magic ...
'' album.
He died in 2012 aged 94 (though he claimed 97).
References
External links
Big Walter Priceon
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databa ...
Big Walter Priceon
MySpace
1917 births
2012 deaths
People from Gonzales County, Texas
American blues pianists
American male pianists
American blues singers
American blues singer-songwriters
Singer-songwriters from Texas
20th-century American pianists
20th-century American male musicians
American male singer-songwriters
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