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Big Joe Turner, the "Boss of the Blues," was one of the most influential vocalists in American music history. With his booming voice and electrifying[…]

Big Joe Turner, often called the "Boss of the Blues," was a pivotal figure in the transition from blues to rock and roll. His powerful[…]

Early Life and Beginnings Joseph Vernon Turner Jr., better known as Big Joe Turner, was born on May 18, 1911, in Kansas City, Missouri. From[…]