Autry DeWalt Mixon Jr. (June 14, 1931 – November 23, 1995), known professionally as Junior Walker, was an American multi-instrumentalist (primarily saxophonist) and vocalist who recorded for Motown during the 1960s. He also performed as a session and live-performing saxophonist with the band Foreigner during the 1980s. == Early life == Walker was born Autry DeWalt Mixon Jr. on June 14, 1931, in Blytheville, Arkansas, but grew up in South Bend, Indiana. He began playing saxophone while in high school,... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Jr. Walker first charted in 1965 with Shotgun.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Shotgun - #2: Shake and Fingerpop - #3: Hip City - #4: Do the Boomerang - #5: Cleo's Mood
#4 Do the Boomerang
Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
#2 Shake and Fingerpop
Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
#5 Cleo's Mood
Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
Shoot Your Shot
Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
#3 Hip City
Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
Gimme That Beat
Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
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