Junior Walker, performs “What Does It Take (To Win Your Love).” 1985 In memory- Autry DeWalt Mixon Jr. (June 14, 1931 – November 23, 1995), known professionally as Junior Walker, was an American multi-instrumentalist (primarily saxophonist) and vocalist who recorded for Motown during the 1960s. He also performed as a session and live-performing saxophonist with the band Foreigner during the 1980s. #jrwalkerandtheallstars #jrwalker #inmemory #whatdoesittake #1960s #saxophone #🎷 #rnb #soul #1960s

It was on this day 30 years ago that we farewelled legendary saxophonist Junior Walker. Starting in his own band The Jumping Jacks in 1950s Indiana, Junior was spotted some time later by Motown producer Johnny Bristol in 1961 after Junior had moved across to friend Billy Nicks’ group the Rhythm Rockers. Soon thereafter the band changed names to Jr. Walker & the All Stars. Shotgun (1965) was their first hit, and the one that they became best known for. The group recorded several more hits for Mot