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Junior Walker, also known as Autry DeWalt Mixon Jr., was a pioneering American saxophonist and vocalist who made significant contributions to the Motown sound. Born on June 14, 1931, in Blytheville, Arkansas, Walker grew up in South Bend, Indiana. He began his musical journey in the church and later formed the band Junior Walker & the All Stars in the early 1960s. Walker's playing style was characterized by its raw energy and gritty tone, which helped propel the group to fame. Their breakthrough came in 1965 with the hit song "Shotgun," establishing Walker as a prominent figure in the Motown…voir plus
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