Career
He is best known for his recordings, "Walkin" Blues" and "Bad Luck Blues". Griffith was born in Brandon, Mississippi, United States. He died from heart disease in Indianapolis in June 1974, at the age of 66.
He had three children Elonza Griffith (deceased), Walter James Griffith and Mary T. Griffith.
He was the second child born to Willie and Maggie Griffith.