Jimmy Walker Righteous Brothers Soul Music Show USA
Jimmy Walker, born in the Bronx, New York, started singing on the neighbourhood street corner, harmonizing acapella versions of radio hits with three friends.
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They later adding drums and guitars, learning along the way, playing local events and parties. Jimmy Walker would like to tour the UK this summer – venue owners please contact us for rates!
Recent Jimmy Walker client quotes:
“I love this very much. Think About It is a very good Soul/Blues crossover.” Peter Young, DJ Smooth FM, London UK.
“Very good singer.” Roger Armstrong, Ace Records, London UK.
“The man has more soul than a shoe shop! It’s a treat to hear his voice again on a CD. His is a unique and original gift.” Ronnie Dark, musician, Syracuse, NY.
“Jimmy has such an incredible voice. So strong and soulful.
It’s hard for me to pick my favourite song from Playin’ To Win because they’re all so good. It deserves to be heard by everybody!” Beverly Paterson, music writer and reviewer, San Mateo, CA.
“I decided to play guitar and front my own band… then came Jimmy… the greatest singer and drummer I’ve ever met. I love this guy. He’s my hero”. Bobby Walker, guitarist and drummer.
“Can’t wait to see the band this coming Saturday… You guys were great last week-end. I will be there again for sure”. Ed Aris, Las Vegas
Jimmy accepted an offer by BOBBY HATFIELD to replace BILL MEDLEY with the RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS. In the following years, they played major venues such as the Coconut Grove in L.A, sell-out residencies at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas and many concerts at major Universities throughout the US. They also performed in Hawaii and Japan.
In 1969, they recorded the album “REBIRTH” on which Jimmy also played drums on all the tracks and wrote one of the songs called “Nobody’s Gonna Take Me”. They appeared on several TV shows including GLEN CAMPBELL GOODTIME HOUR, THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS, STEVE ALLEN, JOEY BISHOP and SAM RIDDLE.
“Let me say this from a professional standpoint but the fan will come out. Jimmy’s voice just sends me into orbit. Forgive me for sounding like Judy Jetson but he just knocks you out”. Joyce Conroy, DJ, WHFC, Maryland.
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