Billy Joe Walker Jr.

Billy Joe Walker Jr. (February 29, 1952[1] – July 25, 2017)[2] was an American songwriter, record producer and recording artist. He composed singles for Eddie Rabbitt, including "I Wanna Dance with You", "That's Why I Fell in Love with You" and "B-B-B-Burnin' Up with Love". He produced the first three albums of Bryan White, and for Pam Tillis, Collin Raye and Travis Tritt. He was also a session musician who played guitar.[3] Between 1987 and 1994, he recorded seven solo albums, all for major labels.

Billy Joe Walker Jr.
Also known asBilly Walker Jr.
BornFebruary 29, 1952[1]
Midland, Texas, U.S.
DiedJuly 25, 2017(2017-07-25) (aged 65)
Kerrville, Texas, U.S.
GenresCountry, new-age
Occupation(s)Songwriter, session musician, record producer
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1980s–2017
LabelsMCA, DGC, Liberty
Associated actsBryan White

Walker died following a period of declining health on July 25, 2017.[2]

Discography
Title Details Peak Chart
Positions[4]
Treehouse —
Painting Music
  • Release date: July 26, 1989
  • Label: MCA Records
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Universal Language
  • Release date: October 25, 1990
  • Label: MCA Records
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The Walk —
Untitled
  • Release date: December 23, 1992
  • Label: DGC Records
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Warm Front 10
Life Is Good
  • Release date: 1994
  • Label: Liberty Records
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Collaborations

References
  1. "Billy Walker Jr Online Obituary | San Angelo Texas Area Obituaries". Sanangelo.area-obituaries.com. February 29, 1952. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
  2. "Guitarist and Producer Billy Joe Walker Dead at 64". Cmt.com. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  3. Stark, Phyllis (April 27, 2002). "Nashville Scene". Billboard: 40.
  4. "Billy Joe Walker, Jr. chart history". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
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