About Lawrence Walker
Lived 1907 – 1968 (aged 60). Lawrence Walker was an American musician and accordionist.
Lawrence Walker (September 1, 1907 – August 15, 1968)
Biography Lawrence Walker was born September 1, 1907, in Duson, Louisiana At 13 Walker began playing in a band with his father and brother Elton, who was also a fiddler, while the family was living in Orange, Texas. Their band was called "The Walker Brothers Group," and they recorded their first record in 1929 with Brunswick Records.
Discography Compilations Cajun Honky Tonk – Various Artists (CD 427 Arhoolie, 1995) A Tribute to the Late, Great Lawrence Walker (LL-126 La Louisianne, 1995, 2000) Essential Collection of Lawrence Walker (SW6221 Swallow, 2010) Cajun Honky Tonk: The Khoury Recordings, Vol. 2 (CD 541 Arhoolie, 2012)
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Who was Lawrence Walker?
Cajun accordion player.
When was Lawrence Walker born?
Lawrence Walker was born on 1 September 1907 in Duson.
When did Lawrence Walker die?
Lawrence Walker died on 15 August 1968 in Rayne.
What was Lawrence Walker's occupation?
Lawrence Walker was a musician and accordionist.
What nationality was Lawrence Walker?
Lawrence Walker was American.
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