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T-Bone Walker: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Aaron Thibeaux Walker • Oak Cliff T-Bone
Born May 28, 1910 • Texas
Died March 16, 1975 (aged 64) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1987) • Grammy Award (1970)
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