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Robert Walker
Birth name Robert Walker Jr.
Also known as
  • Bilbo
  • Little Junior Bilbo
Born (1937-02-19)February 19, 1937
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Died November 29, 2017(2017-11-29) (aged 80)
California, U.S.
Genres Blues
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Guitar
Years active 1970s–2017
Labels Rooster Blues

Robert "Bilbo" Walker Jr. (born February 19, 1937 – died November 29, 2017) was an American blues musician. He was famous in the blues world for his exciting "rock 'n' roll showmanship." People also loved his fun imitations of the famous guitarist Chuck Berry.

Robert "Bilbo" Walker's Life

Early Life and Music

Robert Walker Jr. was born close to Clarksdale, Mississippi. His dad was called "Bilbo," and that nickname was given to Robert too. Sometimes, people even called him "Little Junior Bilbo." Robert started getting into music after he met another musician named Ike Turner.

Moving and Farming

Robert lived in Chicago, Illinois for 17 years. He was there with his friend David Porter. After that, he moved to an area in Bakersfield, California. There, he started a farm. He grew crops like watermelon and cotton. Even while farming, Robert kept playing music. He performed in local bars in California. He also played in Chicago and Clarksdale when he visited those cities.

Music Albums and Film

In 1997, Robert Walker released his very first music album. It was called Promised Land. He then released two more albums. The first was Rompin' & Stompin' in 1998. The second was Rock the Night in 2001. Robert also appeared in a movie in 2015. It was a documentary film called I Am the Blues.

Robert Walker passed away in California when he was 80 years old. He died from cancer.

Robert "Bilbo" Walker's Albums

Here are the albums Robert "Bilbo" Walker released:

  • 1997 Promised Land - Rooster Blues
  • 1998 Rompin' & Stompin' - Fedora
  • 2001 Rock the Night - Rooster Blues
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