Joseph Melvin Walker was born on Thursday, December 14, 1944 in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Joseph Melvin Walker was born on Thursday, December 14, 1944 in Lafayette, Louisiana. An accomplished accordionist, guitarist and keyboardist with a powerful and unique gospel influenced voice, Joe Walker is credited and one of the early musicians who bridged the gap between Zydeco and Southern Soul Music. As well respected session musician, Joe Walker backed up Zydeco legends like Rockin’ Dopsie as a teenager, Rockin’ Sidney and Blues legends like Tyrone Davis and Barbara Lynn. After relocating to Lake Charles, Louisiana, Joe Walker released a single EP, Just To Spend “My Life With You / This Is My Last Goodbye” produced by Rockin’ Sidney which became a regional hit. In 1991, Joe Walker release his debut album, The Soulful Side of Zydeco, that featured Roy Carrier. In 1992, he released his 2nd album “Zydeco Fever” and his final album “In the Dog House” in 1993.