Joe Louis Walker

Chick Corea glibly referred to him as "The Chick Corea of Blues," and Aretha Franklin called him "The Bluesman." Blues Hall of Famer Joe Louis Walker has an impressive list of credentials: a six-time Blues Music Award winner, nominee for the Contemporary Blues Grammy and a duet with B.B. King on his Grammy award-winning Blues Summit album. But that doesn’t come close to describing the euphoria-inducing, feel-good rollick of one of the greatest bluesmen in a generation. Billboard hailed his playing as “…gutbucket blues, joyous gospel, Rolling Stones-style rock crunch, and aching R&B. Walker’s guitar playing is fine and fierce.” NPR described Joe Louis Walker as “a legendary boundary-pushing icon of modern blues.” 

There is no shortage of praise; Blues Revue calls Walker "one of contemporary blues' most dynamic and innovative, musicians releasing consistently exciting, soulful, heartfelt, and spellbinding music." 

Living Blues stated, "His fretwork is indelibly stamped with his trademark blend of emotional heat and impeccable precision. Even at his most flamboyant, Walker sounds like he's playing ideas, not just notes."

Joe Louis Walker’s new album, Weight of the World (out this past February via Forty Below Records), is a bold testament to his genre-spanning mastery. Produced by Eric Corne, the album blends blues, soul, gospel, funk, and rock, showcasing Walker’s legendary versatility. He continues to push boundaries, proving that roots music only deepens with time. 

A brilliantly lyrical guitarist, soulful singer, and prolific songwriter, Walker just might bring the house down.

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