Jimmy McCracklin

Jimmy McCracklin was an American pianist, singer, and songwriter known for his contributions to West Coast blues, jump blues, and R&B. Over his seventy-year career, he recorded more than 30 albums and wrote nearly a thousand songs. Among his most notable tracks is "The Walk," which reached No. 5 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 7 on the pop chart in 1958. McCracklin collaborated with prominent musicians such as Lowell Fulson and Lafayette Thomas. His impact on the blues scene was recognized with the Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation in 1990. The products available from the artist Jimmy McCracklin include CDs.