Big Joe Turner
American singer (1911–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Vernon "Big Joe" Turner (May 18, 1911 – November 24, 1985[1]) was an American blues singer. His musicals styles were rhythm and blues, blues, jump blues, jazz and even early rock and roll. His strong voice was able to be heard in noisy venues.
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Big Joe Turner | |
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Birth name | Joseph Vernon Turner Jr |
Also known as | The Boss of the Blues |
Born | (1911-05-18)May 18, 1911 Kansas City, Missouri, US |
Died | November 24, 1985(1985-11-24) (aged 74) Los Angeles, California, US |
Genres | Blues, Rhythm and blues, Jump blues |
Instruments | Voice |
Years active | 1920s – 1980s |
Labels | Atlantic Records, National, |
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