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You've Got a Guy presents Junior Walker's—a cornerstone of Motown's 1960s sax-led funk and soul. Led by Autry DeWalt Mixon Jr. (1931–1995), Jr. Walker & the All Stars delivered a string of top-charting hits and earned critical recognition that helped shape soul and R&B as we know it. This page covers the artist's biography, key discography highlights, and the legacy that continues to influence artists today.

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Note: While Junior Walker (the performer) is deceased, the page celebrates his enduring impact and the group’s classic recordings that remain essential listening for fans of 1960s Motown and soulful horn arrangements.

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For fans seeking more, explore official streaming profiles and fan tributes, along with historical context from Motown's golden era. If you’re inquiring about live performances, please verify upcoming tour dates through reliable sources, as 2025 touring information specific to the late artist isn’t documented. In the meantime, you can explore the rich catalog of Junior Walker & the All Stars and enjoy the music that defined a generation.

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The essentials

Quick Facts About Junior Walker's

  • Birth name: Autry DeWalt Mixon Jr.; Born June 14, 1931 in Blytheville, Arkansas; Died November 23, 1995 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
  • Fronted Jr. Walker & the All Stars, a prominent Motown act known for sax-led funk and soul with a string of Top 40 hits in the 1960s.
  • Signature hit: Shotgun (1965) – reached US Hot 100 #4 and R&B chart #1; inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
  • Other major hits: What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) (1969) – US Hot 100 #4, R&B #1; These Eyes (1969) – US Hot 100 #16, R&B #3.
  • Road Runner (1966) highlighted the band’s crossover success, with Road Runner reaching No. 64 on the US Albums chart and No. 6 on the US R&B Albums chart.
  • Awards: Three Grammy nominations for the group; Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame induction (2007); R&B Foundation induction (1995).

The records

Junior Walker's Discography

  • Blow the House Down
    1983 · Motown 6053ML
  • Back Street Boogie
    1979 · Whitfield WHK 3331
  • Whopper Bopper Show Stopper
    1977 · Soul S6-748
  • Sax Appeal
    1976 · Soul S6-747
  • Hot Shot
    1976 · Soul S6-745
  • Jr. Walker & the All Stars
    1974 · Tamla Motown STML 11274
  • Peace and Understanding Is Hard to Find
    1973 · Soul 738
  • Rainbow Funk
    1971 · Soul 732
  • Moody Jr.
    1971 · Soul 733
  • A Gassssssssss!
    1970 · Soul 726
  • Live
    1970 · Soul 725
  • Gotta Hold on to This Feeling
    1969 · Soul 721
  • Home Cookin'
    1969 · Soul 710
  • Shotgun
    1965 · Soul 701
  • Soul Session
    1966 · Soul 702
  • Road Runner
    1966 · Soul 703
  • Live!
    1967 · Soul 705
  • Greatest Hits
    1969 · Soul 718
  • Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (UK-only)
    1973 · Tamla Motown STML 11224
  • Anthology
    1974 · Motown M7-786

The hits

Top Junior Walker's Songs

  • What Does It Take (to Win Your Love)
    1969 · US Hot 100: 4; US R&B: 1; UK: 13
  • These Eyes
    1969 · US Hot 100: 16; US R&B: 3
  • (I'm a) Road Runner
    1966 · US Hot 100: 20; US R&B: 4; UK: 12
  • How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
    1966 · US Hot 100: 18; US R&B: 3; UK: 22
  • Money (That's What I Want), Pt.1
    1966 · US Hot 100: 52; US R&B: 35
  • Come See About Me
    1967 · US Hot 100: 24; US R&B: 8
  • Pucker Up Buttercup
    1967 · US Hot 100: 31; US R&B: 11
  • Shotgun
    1965 · US Hot 100: 4; US R&B: 1
  • Shake and Fingerpop
    1965 · US Hot 100: 29; US R&B: 7
  • Cleo's Back
    1965 · US Hot 100: 43; US R&B: 7
  • These Eyes (UK)
    1969 · UK: 13
  • Gimme That Beat (Part 1)
    1973 · US: 101; UK: 50

For fans seeking more, explore official streaming profiles and fan tributes, along with historical context from Motown's golden era. If you’re inquiring about live performances, please verify upcoming tour dates through reliable sources, as 2025 touring information specific to the late artist isn’t documented. In the meantime, you can explore the rich catalog of Junior Walker & the All Stars and enjoy the music that defined a generation.

Social links open in a new tab. Official profiles may host additional archival material and artist-focused tributes.

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