Forgotten Legend | Little Walter - The Sound That Changed Blues Forever

Описание: Before Little Walter, harmonica rarely led the band—after him, it dominated. Discover how he pioneered amplified blues harp, rose through Chess Records, and spiraled into violence and addiction, leaving behind a legacy bigger than his lifetime.

Timeline:
[00:00] The Lonely End of a Loud Innovator
[02:26] Dirt-Poor Roots and Raw Talent
[05:58] Turning the Harp Into Thunder
[10:16] When Glory Becomes Self-Destruction
[15:04] The Final Chapter in Chicago
[18:09] Unmarked Rest, Unmatched Impact

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