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Born: May 18, 1911 in Kansas City, MO
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: November 24, 1985 in Inglewood, CA
Genre: R&B

Biography:
The premier blues shouter of the postwar era, Big Joe Turner's roar could rattle the very foundation of any gin joint he sang within -- and that's without a microphone. Turner was a resilient figure in the history of blues -- he effortlessly spanned ...More >>

Discography: ...And the Blues'll Make You Happy Too! 2004 Live in Chedigny 2003 Live 2002 Blues on Central Avenue 1996 Have No Fear, Joe Turner Is Here More >>

Filmograpy:

1993	Masters of American Music: Bluesland - A Portrait of American Music
1980	The Last of the Blue Devils: The Kansas City Jazz Story
1973	L.A. All Stars: Big Joe Turner & Hampton Hawes
1957	Shake, Rattle and Rock

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Similar Artists: Roy Brown Wynonie Harris Ray Charles Pete Johnson Louis Jordan More >>

Influenced By: Jimmy Rushing Bennie Moten Andy Kirk Count Basie More >> Followers: Big Maybelle Fats Domino Chuck Berry Sonny Burgess Bill Haley More >>

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