On May 1, 1930, Marion Walter Jacobs—known to the world as Little Walter—was born in Marksville, Louisiana. A revolutionary harmonica player and singer, Little Walter reshaped rhythm & blues by amplifying his harmonica, creating a raw, electric sound that would influence generations of blues and rock musicians. His hit songs like “Juke,” the first harmonica instrumental to top the R&B charts, and “My Babe,” written by Willie Dixon, became standards in the genre. As a core member of the Muddy Waters Band and a successful solo artist, Little Walter remains one of the most innovative blues musicians in history.
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