Walter Trout

1. Artist Header

Artist name: Walter Trout
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1960s–present
Primary role(s): Guitarist, singer, songwriter, bandleader

2. Overview

Walter Trout is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter associated with electric blues and blues rock. He began his professional career in the 1960s and later worked as a member of established touring bands before launching a long-running solo recording career. Trout has released numerous albums under his own name and continues to record and perform internationally.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

Blues rock
Electric blues

Associated styles:

Blues-based rock
Contemporary blues

Instrumentation:

Electric guitar
Vocals
Bass
Drums
Keyboards (in band arrangements)

Notes:
Trout’s recordings are centered on electric guitar–led blues and blues-rock structures, using ensemble formats typical of post-1960s electric blues and blues-based rock traditions.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

Began professional music activity in the United States during the 1960s
Performed with blues and rock artists before joining established touring bands
Served as lead guitarist for Canned Heat and later for John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers
Launched a solo recording career in the late 1980s
Maintained an active international touring and recording schedule through subsequent decades