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Charlie Walker

b. 2 November 1926, Copeville, Collins County, Texas, USA. A talented musician, Walker joined Bill Boyd's Cowboy Ramblers in 1943 and worked as a disc jockey for the Armed Forces Radio Network during World War II. By the early 50s, he was voted one of country music's Top 10 DJs and his vocal talent saw him join Decca. His first chart hit was "Only You, Only You", but after moving to Columbia in 1958, he enjoyed a number 2 hit with Harlan Howard's song "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down", which established him as a major artist. Between 1960 and 1974, Walker achieved 23 more country hits, having Top 10 success with "Wild As A Wild Cat" and "Don't Squeeze My Sharmon". He later recorded for Epic, RCA, Capitol and Plantation. Many of his most popular recordings are honky tonk songs such as "Close All The Honky Tonks", "Honky Tonk Season" and "Honky Tonk Women" (a number 1 British pop hit for the Rolling Stones). He joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1967 (having first guested in 1954) and still makes appearances. Walker is also noted for his ability as a compere and in that capacity, he has appeared at such prestigious venues as Las Vegas's Golden Nugget. A fine golfer, he also regularly broadcasts on major golfing events. He appeared in the film Country Music and is still active, although mainly as a broadcaster. His last chart hit was "Odds And Ends (Bits And Pieces)".

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