Walter Vinson

Walter Vinson
Vinson c.1960s
Background information
Born(1901-02-02)February 2, 1901
Bolton, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedApril 22, 1975(1975-04-22) (aged 74)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresMemphis blues
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1920s–1970
Formerly ofThe Mississippi Sheiks

Walter Vinson (February 2, 1901 – April 22, 1975) was an American Memphis blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a member of the Mississippi Sheiks, worked with Bo Chatmon and his brothers, and co-wrote the blues standard "Sitting on Top of the World". He is erroneously known as Walter Vincson or Walter Vincent. He sometimes recorded as Walter Jacobs, using his mother's maiden name.