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Matt Walker

About Me

Drumming professionally since the early 80's, Matt has been a core member in many bands and as a sideman for numerous artists. He got his start playing drums in a reformation of Alberta recording artists One Horse Blue called Prisoner who recognized the musical potential of an 18 year old. The respect Matt has garnered over the years, and across the country, for his solid drumming and solid work ethic is evident by the roster of talent on his debut album, 'Low Down'. This album covers a lot of ground musically, it leaves you wanting more, and is a testament to the virtuosity of everyone involved in the project. 'Low Down', a tasteful blend of strong, well-written original songs, and songs made famous by blues heroes like Elmore James, and Junior Wells. This album is rounded out by a natural vocal sensibility that moves and propels the songs on this record into new territory./style

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Member Since: 23/10/2007
Band Website: www.matthewwalker.ca
Band Members: Matt Walker- Vocals,Drums, Guitar.Percy Marshall- guitar. Gary Bowman- piano. Dwayne Smith- Bass. Harmonica- Rusty Reed Graham Guest- Piano. Pete Schmidt- Guitar. Jeff Lisk- Drums.
Influences: My influences are varied, but earliest I guess are Johnny cash, The Beatles, The Who, the Stones, Led Zepplin and Hendrix. Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Little Walter. Magic Sam, Sonny Boy 1&2, Jimmy Rogers, Elmore James, Tom Waits, Mark Knopfler, Art Blakey, Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson, Willie Nelson, John Hiatt, Joe Turner, T-Bone Walker, Jay McShann, Jimmy Smith, Ed Thigpen, Grady Tate, Oscar Peterson, Theloneous Monk, and there are many many more.
Type of Label: Unsigned

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