Big Joe Turner

Big Joe Turner (1911–1985) was an American songwriter, blues shouter and musician.

Also recorded as Joseph Vernon Turner Jr.; Joe Turner; Joseph Vernon "Big Joe" Turner Jr..

Overview

Recorded at birth as Joseph Vernon Turner.

Also worked under the name Big Joe Turner.

Born at Kansas City in 1911, died at Inglewood in 1985.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jump blues and blues.

Membership is recorded of Joe Turner and his Blues Kings.

Distinctions recorded are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Kansas Music Hall of Fame.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Big Joe Turner”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q358350: Big Joe Turner
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