Billy Walker (musician)
William Marvin Walker (January 14, 1929 – May 21, 2006) was an American country music singer and guitarist best known for his 1962 hit, "Charlie's Shoes". Nicknamed The Tall Texan, Walker had more than 30 charting records during a nearly 60-year career, and was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Billy Walker | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Marvin Walker |
| Born | January 14, 1929 Ralls, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 21, 2006 (aged 77) Fort Deposit, Alabama, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1947–2006 |
| Labels | Capitol, Columbia, Monument, MGM, RCA, Tall Texan |
| Website | billywalker |
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