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Melvin Lightsy (November 3, 1929 – April 23, 1964), known professionally as Mel Walker, was an American R&B singer best known for his recordings in the early 1950s as lead male singer with the Johnny Otis Orchestra. Born in Bloomburg, Texas, he grew up in Los Angeles and attended Jefferson High School with Floyd Dixon. In 1949 he was discovered by Johnny Otis and joined his band, singing with Otis until around 1953. On many recordings he featured in duets with Little Esther (Phillips), and also
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Mel
- Family name
- Walker
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupation
- high jumper
- Sport
- athletics
- Country for sport
- United States
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- sports discipline competed in
- high jump
- date of birth
- 1914-04-27
- date of death
- 2000-11-09
- record held
- Men's high jump world record progression
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