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Walter Jacobs

Walter Vinson (February 2, 1901 – April 22, 1975) was an American Memphis blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a member of the Mississippi Sheiks, worked with Bo Chatmon and his brothers, and co-wrote the blues standard "Sitting on Top of the World". He is erroneously known as Walter Vincson or Walter Vincent. He sometimes recorded as Walter Jacobs, using his mother's maiden name.

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
February 2nd, 1901
Died
April 22nd, 1975
Labels
RST Records
Last updated: January 20th, 2024·MusicBrainz

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