Walter Trout (born 1951, Ocean City, New Jersey) is an American blues-rock guitarist and singer with over five decades on stage. He served as lead guitarist in Canned Heat and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers during the 1980s before launching his solo career in 1989, building a particularly devoted following in Europe. A near-fatal liver disease and transplant in 2014 sidelined him briefly; he returned with Battle Scars (2015) and has toured relentlessly ever since.
Walter Trout released his new album Sign of the Times on September 5, 2025 via Provogue Records, featuring ten songs about social unrest and personal resilience.
The single 'I Remember' from Sign of the Times received an official music video and was released as part of the announcement of the 2025 world tour.
Trout announced Sign of the Times with the lead single 'Artificial', a song about alienation and the decline of authenticity in the digital age.
Trout is active in 2026 on the 'Sign of the Times European Tour', with concerts in Hamburg, Dresden, Rostock and Worpswede, among others.
The song 'Just Out of Tears' won the Blues Music Award for Song of the Year in 2021.
American blues rock guitarist Walter Trout performs an evening of guitar solos, personal stories, and raw blues rock in Maastricht.
Seasoned blues-rock guitarist Walter Trout delivers an evening of classic blues and rock at Melkweg.
American blues-rock guitarist Walter Trout performs his new album 'Sign Of The Times' alongside classic material at Luxor Live.
Blues rock veteran Walter Trout performs his album 'Sign Of The Times' live in Maastricht, featuring songs of protest and personal reflection.
Blues rock guitarist Walter Trout performs at 013. One of the most expressive voices in modern blues rock.