Big Walter Price
musician
- August 2, 1914
- March 7, 2012
- 97 years
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Big Walter Price, 97, American blues singer, songwriter and pianist.
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|Big Walter Price (August 2, 1917 − March 7, 2012) was an American blues singer, songwriter and pianist.
Born near Gonzales, Texas, he moved to San Antonio in 1928, where he released his first song, "Calling Margie", in 1955. In that year, he moved to Houston, where he lived until his death. In the 1960s he signed with Peacock Records and released several singles. One of these was "Shirley Jean", which one commentator noted about Price was "on which his reputation rests". His song "Pack Fair and Square" was covered by the J. Geils Band on the J. Geils Band album.
He died in 2012 aged 94 (though he claimed to be 97).
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In which city was Big Walter Price born near?
- A.Houston
- B.Dallas
- C.San Antonio
- D.Gonzalescorrect
Big Walter Price was born near Gonzales, Texas.
Source: biography introduction
2.In what year was Big Walter Price born?
- A.1912
- B.1955
- C.1917correct
- D.1928
Big Walter Price was born on August 2, 1917.
Source: biography introduction
3.Big Walter Price moved to which city in 1928?
- A.Austin
- B.Galveston
- C.Houston
- D.San Antoniocorrect
Big Walter Price moved to San Antonio in 1928.
Source: biography introduction
4.What was the title of the first song released by Big Walter Price in 1955?
- A.Calling Margiecorrect
- B.Pack Fair and Square
- C.Texas Blues
- D.Shirley Jean
Big Walter Price released his first song, "Calling Margie", in 1955.
Source: biography introduction
5.In which city did Big Walter Price reside from 1955 until the time of his death?
- A.Gonzales
- B.Austin
- C.San Antonio
- D.Houstoncorrect
In 1955, Big Walter Price moved to Houston, where he lived until his death.
Source: biography introduction
6.With which record label did Big Walter Price sign in the 1960s?
- A.Atlantic Records
- B.Houston Sound
- C.Peacock Recordscorrect
- D.Texas Blues Records
In the 1960s, Big Walter Price signed with Peacock Records.
Source: biography introduction
7.Which Big Walter Price song is noted by commentators as the one on which his reputation rests?
- A.Calling Margie
- B.Texas Song
- C.Shirley Jeancorrect
- D.Pack Fair and Square
The song "Shirley Jean" is noted as the one on which the reputation of Big Walter Price rests.
Source: biography introduction
8.Which band covered the song "Pack Fair and Square" by Big Walter Price?
- A.The Blues Brothers
- B.The Rolling Stones
- C.The Texas Trio
- D.The J. Geils Bandcorrect
The song "Pack Fair and Square" by Big Walter Price was covered by the J. Geils Band.
Source: biography introduction
9.What was the actual age of Big Walter Price when he died in 2012?
- A.97
- B.94correct
- C.95
- D.92
Big Walter Price died in 2012 at the age of 94.
Source: biography introduction
10.What age did Big Walter Price claim to be at the time of his death?
- A.99
- B.100
- C.94
- D.97correct
Although he was 94, Big Walter Price claimed to be 97 when he died.
Source: biography introduction
11.Which of the following professional roles was held by Big Walter Price?
- A.Pianistcorrect
- B.Trumpeter
- C.Drummer
- D.Bassist
Big Walter Price was an American blues singer, songwriter, and pianist.
Source: biography introduction
12.In what year did Big Walter Price die?
- A.2005
- B.2015
- C.2010
- D.2012correct
Big Walter Price died on March 7, 2012.
Source: biography introduction
13.What musical genres is Big Walter Price associated with?
- A.Rock
- B.Bluescorrect
- C.Jazz
- D.Country
Big Walter Price was an American blues singer, songwriter, and pianist.
Source: biography introduction
14.Which of these songs was released by Big Walter Price in the 1960s after signing with a record label?
- A.Calling Margie
- B.Piano Blues
- C.Shirley Jeancorrect
- D.Texas Rose
After signing with Peacock Records in the 1960s, Big Walter Price released "Shirley Jean".
Source: biography introduction
15.Big Walter Price moved from San Antonio to which city in 1955?
- A.Dallas
- B.Houstoncorrect
- C.Gonzales
- D.Austin
Big Walter Price moved from San Antonio to Houston in 1955.
Source: biography introduction
16.What was the last name of the woman featured in the song that Big Walter Price is most known for?
- A.Smith
- B.Price
- C.Margie
- D.Jeancorrect
The song "Shirley Jean" is the track on which the reputation of Big Walter Price rests.
Source: biography introduction
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