Big Joe Turner (born Joseph Vernon Turner Jr., May 18, 1911 – November 24, 1985)
Blues Shouter, Big Joe Turner, had a six decade career which included his huge contribution to Rock and Roll. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Roll 'Em Pete, SK. Blues, Corrine, Corrina, Battle of the Blues (with Wynonie Harris), Chains of love and Shake, rattle and roll
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Joseph Vernon Turner Jr |
| Also known as | The Boss of the Blues |
| Born | May 18, 1911 Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| Died | November 24, 1985 (aged 74) Inglewood, California, United States |
| Genres | Jump blues, rock and roll, swing music |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1920s–1980s |
| Labels | Atlantic, National, Vocalion, Decca,Pablo |
| Associated acts | Pete Johnson, Count Basie Orchestra |
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