Harry Van Walls

Harry Van Walls (born Harry Eugene Vann on 24 August 1918 – died 24 February 1999) was an American rhythm and blues piano player, songwriter, studio musician, and professional recording artist. Van "Piano Man" Walls was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, and grew up in Charleston, West Virginia. His mother was a piano teacher. His stepfather was named Walls, so he took the name Van Walls (often written as Vann Walls). He left home as a teenager and toured the Southern United States with carnivals, circuses, and variety caravans.