Al “Wailin” Walker was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and is well known for his infectious brand of Rockin’ Rhythm and Blues.
His stunning electric guitar solos and seminal vocals have been pleasing large crowds for more than 3 decades.
The first recording of Wailin Walker was with The House Rocker Band in 1978. Since then, three outstanding blues-rock recordings of the Wailin Walker Band, "The Devil Made Me Play It", "Buzz Saw Boogie" and "Crazy at Night", have been released. The "Devil Made Me Play It", released under Double Trouble in Amsterdam, climbed to the top of the blues charts in the Netherlands and Australia.
Walker has played with and been personally mentored by many great artists such as Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Pee Wee Crayton and Otis Rush . As the leader, guitarist, and singer of the Wailin Walker Band, he continues to work with a tight rhythm section... that keeps dance floors packed....
Al presently lives in Vancouver, Canada