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Big Joe Turner

Age: 113 years

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Gender: Male

Birthday: May 18, 1911

Place of birth: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Biography: 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: Acting

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The Last Of The Blue Devils - The Kansas City Jazz Story
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Bluesy Entertainment: Live
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The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
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Rhythm and Blues Revue
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Gunsmoke Blues
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Gunsmoke Blues

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Shake, Rattle and Rock!
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Piano Blues
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Piano Blues

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Le Grand Échiquier
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Le Grand Échiquier

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