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John Walker

American guitarist (1943–2011)

PersonDied aged 67humanQ965377

Also known as John Joseph Maus · Col. John Walker · A. Dayan

Born: November 12, 1943
Died: May 7, 2011
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1.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/walker-brothers-founder-dies-15153039.html
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Birthplace: New York City
Place of death: Los Angeles
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: singer-songwriter
, singer
, composer
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John Joseph Maus, known professionally as John Walker, was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the founder of the Walker Brothers, who had their greatest success in the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom.

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SSolo John/Solo Scott1966 · extended play by John Walker

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