Big Joe Turner

Big Joe Turner

Acting

Born May 18, 1911 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Joseph Vernon "Big Joe" Turner Jr. (May 18, 1911 – November 24, 1985) was an American singer from Kansas City, Missouri. According to songwriter Doc Pomus, "Rock and roll would have never happened wit…

Known for

Le Grand Échiquier

Le Grand Échiquier

1972

Roots

Roots

1977

Piano Blues

Piano Blues

2003

The Last of the Blue Devils

The Last of the Blue Devils

1979

Gunsmoke Blues

Gunsmoke Blues

2004

Rhythm and Blues Revue

Rhythm and Blues Revue

1955

Acting(9)

2004The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3Self

2004Gunsmoke BluesSelf

2003Piano BluesSelf (archive footage)

Shake, Rattle and Rock!

Shake, Rattle and Rock!

1956

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

2004

2003Bluesy Entertainment: LiveSelf

1979The Last of the Blue DevilsSelf

1977RootsThe Singer

1972Le Grand ÉchiquierSelf

1956Shake, Rattle and Rock!Big Joe Turner

1955Rhythm and Blues RevueSelf

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