Billy Joe Walker Jr. facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Billy Joe Walker Jr.
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| Also known as | Billy Walker Jr. |
| Born | February 29, 1952 Midland, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 25, 2017 (aged 65) Kerrville, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, new-age |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, session musician, record producer |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1980s–2017 |
| Labels | MCA, DGC, Liberty |
| Associated acts | Bryan White |
Billy Joe Walker Jr. (born February 29, 1952 – died July 25, 2017) was a talented American musician. He was a songwriter, a record producer, and an artist who recorded his own music. He was also a very skilled guitar player, known as a "session musician." This means he played guitar on many other artists' songs without being a main band member.
Billy Joe Walker Jr. passed away on July 25, 2017, after being unwell for some time.
What Did Billy Joe Walker Jr. Do?
Billy Joe Walker Jr. had several important jobs in the music world. He was a songwriter, meaning he wrote the words and music for songs. He wrote popular songs for artists like Eddie Rabbitt, including "I Wanna Dance with You" and "B-B-B-Burnin' Up with Love".
He was also a record producer. A producer helps artists make their albums. They guide the recording process and make sure the music sounds great. Billy Joe Walker Jr. produced the first three albums for Bryan White. He also worked with other big names like Pam Tillis, Collin Raye, and Travis Tritt.
Playing the Guitar
Besides writing and producing, Billy Joe Walker Jr. was an amazing guitar player. He was a "session musician," which means he was hired to play guitar on recordings for many different artists. This is a common job in the music industry, and it means he played on countless songs you might have heard!
His Own Music
Between 1987 and 1994, Billy Joe Walker Jr. released seven of his own albums. These albums were released by major record labels like MCA and Liberty. One of his albums, Warm Front, even reached number 10 on the music charts.
Who Did He Work With?
Billy Joe Walker Jr. played guitar or helped produce music for many famous artists. He worked with some of the biggest stars in country and pop music. Here are just a few examples of the many artists he collaborated with:
