Billy Joe Walker Jr.
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Billy Joe Walker Jr. (February 29, 1952[1] ā 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.
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Also known as | Billy Walker Jr. |
Born | February 29, 1952[1] Midland, Texas, U.S. |
Died | July 25, 2017(2017-07-25) (aged 65) Kerrville, Texas, U.S. |
Genres | Country, new-age |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, session musician, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1980sā2017 |
Labels | MCA, DGC, Liberty |
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Walker died following a period of declining health on July 25, 2017.[2]