Walter Davis (March 1, 1911 [1] or 1912 [2] – October 22, 1963) [1] was an American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter who was one of the most prolific blues recording artists from the early 1930s to the early 1950s. [2]

One of the most popular and prolific blues recording artists of the 1930s, Walter Davis was born in Grenada, Mississippi, on March 1, 1911. He became a leading figure on the St. Louis blues scene, working alongside Roosevelt Sykes and Henry Townsend.

Oct 19, 2012 · Blues Hall of Fame inductee and St. Louisan Walter Davis is finally receiving his due reverence in the form of a headstone marking his hitherto unlabeled grave.

Walter Davis (March 1, 1911 or 1912 – October 22, 1963) was an African-American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter who was one of the most prolific blues recording artists from the early 1930s to the early 1950s.

Walter Davis (March 1, 1911 or 1912 – October 22, 1963) was an American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter who was one of the most prolific blues recording artists from the early 1930s to the early 1950s. He was unrelated to the jazz pianist Walter Davis, Jr.

Walter Davis was an American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter who was one of the most prolific blues recording artists from the early 1930s to the early 1950s. He was unrelated to the jazz pianist Walter Davis, Jr.

Sep 20, 2012 · Blues Hall of Fame inductee Walter Davis is finally receiving his due reverence in the form of a proper marker on his grave.

Dec 17, 2023 · He backed St. Louis artists such as Walter Davis, Charlie McFadden, Mary Johnson and Alice Moore. Chicago Defender, July 6, 1929 Singer/pianist Walter Davis was among the most prolific blues performers to emerge from the pre-war St. Louis scene, cutting over 150 sides between 1930 and 1952.

Pianist Walter Davis made almost 150 records in the 30s & 40s, with his duet partner, guitarist Henry Townsend, at the centre of the St. Louis Blues scene.

Jan 1, 1999 · A wistful, true story written by Muldaur, “Got To Find Blind Lemon — Part One”, is accompanied only by Muldaur’s guitar and some gentle congas. St. Louis bluesman Walter Davis’ “I Can’t See Your Face” is a blues done absolutely straight-up with piano and guitar.