Little Walter

USA, 1947–1968

American blues harmonica player (1930-1968), born Marion Jacobs. He played the harp through a cupped microphone and a cranked amplifier until it sounded like a saxophone, and turned an accompanying instrument into a lead one. 'Juke' went to number one in 1952.

MusicRoots documents 0 artists who influenced Little Walter and 1 artist Little Walter influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Which artists did Little Walter influence?

• Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes — The first name on his own list, and the band is named after Little Walter's Jukes.