Big Joe Turner

Joseph Vernon "Big Joe" Turner Jr. (May 18, 1911 – November 24, 1985) was an American blues shouter from Kansas City, Missouri. Turner's greatest fame was due to his rock and roll recordings in the 1950s, particularly "Shake, Rattle and Roll", but his career as a performer endured from the 1920s into the 1980s. Turner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, with the Hall lauding him as "the brawny voiced 'Boss of the Blues.'" According to songwriter Doc Pomus, "rock and roll would have never happened without him." AllMusic called Turner "the premier blues shouter of the postwar era".

Let Me Tell You (Live Paris '71) - 2023-03-09T00:00:00.000000Z

The Atlantic Albums - 2021-11-12T00:00:00.000000Z

Shake, Rattle and Roll - 2018-06-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Smashing Thirds - 2017-09-08T00:00:00.000000Z

San Francisco 1977 - 2017-08-18T00:00:00.000000Z

With Roomful Of Blues - 2014-11-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Roomful With Vinson And Turner - 2010-07-28T00:00:00.000000Z

At Newport - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Shake Rattle & Rock - 2007-10-30T00:00:00.000000Z

The Platinum Collection - 2007-03-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Greatest Hits - 2005-04-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Big Joe Is Here - 2005-04-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Big Joe Rides Again - 2005-04-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Big Joe Turner: The Rhythm & Blues Years - 2005-04-19T00:00:00.000000Z

All The Classic Hits 1938 - 1952 - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Big Joe Williams and the Stars of Mississippi Blues (C) - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Atomic Boogie - 2001-07-03T00:00:00.000000Z

Joe Turner - Honey Hush - 1996-01-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Jumpin' With Joe - 1994-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Newport Jazz Festival 1958, Vol III: Blues in the Night, No. 1 (Remastered Live) - 1992-10-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Tell Me Pretty Baby - 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Big Bad & Blue - The Joe Turner Anthology - 1987-09-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Live from The Palms Cafe - San Francisco 1977 - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Everyday I Have The Blues - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Night Time is the Right Time: The Ronn Recordings & More - 1968-01-20T00:00:00.000000Z

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