Walker with wife Laura and son John on a beach trip to Wantagh, New York in 1924
Born
Francis Buckley Walker
(1889-10-24)October 24, 1889
Cambridge, New York, U.S.
Died
October 15, 1963(1963-10-15) (aged 73)
Little Neck, New York, U.S.
Occupations
A & R Head For Columbia Records
A & R Head For RCA Victor Records
Co-founder of MGM Records
Relatives
Jim Vienneau (nephew)
Francis Buckley Walker (October 24, 1889 – October 15, 1963) was an American talent agent and author from the New York City area. Some of his talent discoveries included country music singer Hank Williams, blues singer Bessie Smith and banjoist Samantha Bumgarner.
He is known for running the Johnson City sessions from 1928 to 1929, which launched the careers of various artists including Charlie Bowman and Clarence Ashley. In 1923, Walker became the head of A&R for Columbia Records and RCA Victor. His career as a talent agent lasted for over 40 years until his death in 1963.
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