Billy Joe Walker Jr.

American songwriter, record producer and recording artist (1952-2017)

Billy Joe Walker Jr. (February 29, 1952 – July 25, 2017) was an American songwriter, record producer and recording artist. He made 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 was born in Midland, Texas.

Walker Jr. 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.[1] Between 1987 and 1994, he recorded seven New Age albums, all for major labels.

Walker Jr. died following kidney failure on July 25, 2017 in Kerrville, Texas at the age of 64.[2]

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  1. Stark, Phyllis (April 27, 2002). "Nashville Scene". Billboard. p. 40.
  2. "Guitarist and Producer Billy Joe Walker Dead at 64". Cmt.com. Retrieved 2017-07-26.

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