Angus Walker

Angus Reynolds Walker (August 27, 1939- November 6th, 2024[1]) was a Canadian bluegrass and country entertainer from Port Hastings, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

He has been featured on several albums and singles for various labels including Boot and Rodeo Records in addition to making numerous radio and television appearances such as CBC's Countrytime.

[5] Walker also participated and won the "CBC Talent Caravan", which was held at Saint Francis Xavier University and adjudicated by Glenn Sarty.

[8] The group performed at small venues in places such as Ingonish, Neil's Harbour, Baddeck, Waycobah, Port Hawkesbury, Goldboro, and Cheticamp, among others.

[25] Walker also spent time playing at The Dunes nightclub in Hawaii, starting in 1972[26] along with Bobby Munro on piano and Doug Lewis on bass.

Upon returning to Canada, Walker assembled his own exclusive band known as "The Cabinet" featuring lead guitarist Steve Lau whom he had met during his time in Hawaii and brothers, Larry and Henry Brennan, on drums and bass, respectively.

In 1975, Walker received "heavy east coast airplay for his Diesel Drivin' Man single",[27] recorded with The Cabinet[28] and also made an appearance on The Ian Tyson Show backing Jim and Don Haggart.

[3] Walker began an indefinite hiatus from his music career due to medical issues in 1977[27] although he did occasionally record songs and perform[29] after 1989 as "The Cape Breton Rebel".