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Walker was born in Blytheville, Arkansas and grew up in South Bend, Indiana. His unmistakable saxophone style was the anchor for the band's rambunctious sound. The other members of the group were drummer James Graves, guitarist Willie Woods and on keyboards Vic Thomas.The group was spotted by Johnny Bristol. He recommended them to Harvey Fuqua, who had his own recording labels. When this labels were taken over by Berry Gordy, Jr. Walker & The All Stars became members of the Motown label. |
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| Jr. Walker and The All stars - What does it take - STEREO For HQ sound www.youtube.com Jr. Walker and The All stars - What does it take - STEREO. The CD track with the You tube video. Listen and you will here Johnny Bristol singing along with Junior. | | Shotgun Jr. Walker And The All-Star's ... Shotgun Jr.Walker | | Jr Walker (I'm a) Road Runner Junior Walker took up the saxophone, inspired by the Blues and R & B bands he had heard in the early 50's, especially Louis Jordan, Earl Bostic, and Illinois Jacquet. | | Jump dance.... Junior Walker. 'I aint goin nowhere'. Junior Walker, born Autry DeWalt Mixon Jr. on June 14th 1931. In the 1950's with musical friends he formed a band known as the 'Rhythm Rockers'. In 1961 the group was spotted by Johnny Bristol, introduced to Harvey Fuqua and signed to his label. Whilst recording for the Harvey label the band changed their name to Junior Walker & the All Stars. When Fuqua's company was acquired by a certain Mr. Berry Gordy, Jr. Walker & The All Stars came under the Motown Records umbrella, recording for their ... | |
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