Big Joe Turner
- MatchBig Joe Turner
- 100%Smiley Lewis
- 69%Clyde McPhatter
- 69%Wynonie Harris
- 57%Ruth Brown
- 48%Memphis Slim
- 44%Amos Milburn
- 38%Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
- 38%Jimmy Witherspoon
- 37%Joe Tex
- 35%The Coasters
Biography
Joseph Vernon Turner, 18 May 1911, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, d. 24 November 1985, Los Angeles, California, USA. Big Joe Turner (aka Big Vernon) began singing in local clubs in his early teens upon the death of his father, and at the age of 15 teamed up with pianist Pete Johnson. Their professional relationship lasted on-and-off for over 40 years. During the late 20s and early 30s, Turner toured with several of Kansas Citys best black bands, including those led by George E.... Read more