Shake, Rattle and Roll

Joseph Vernon Turner was born in Kansas City, MO on May 18, 1911. His singing career started in the boogie-woogie era of the late 1930's and spanned over four decades. Joe Turner's musical talent crossed over many boundrys melding R&B with big band swing and blues with rock n' roll. Turner performed live and recorded with a multitude of legendary musicians such as jazz greats Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington. Turner has also been given credit for helping create and shape the origins of rock n' roll. Big Joe Turner is possibly best remembered for his performances of "Shake, Rattle and Roll" written by C. Calhoun. In 1954 it became his top #1 hit record. The song was again made popular by Elvis Presley and Bill Haley and the Comets. Between 1951 and 1961 Joe Turner achieved tremendous success recording for Atlantic Records. Although his recording career continued until his death in 1985. Big Joe Turner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Bosses Of The Blues-Vol. 1 recorded August 18, 1969 in Los Angeles, CA.
BMG/Bluebird, RCA Corporation CD 1989.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Big Joe Turner
• Shake Rattle and Roll
• Blues
• Swing
• Jazz
• Rock n' Roll
• 1950s

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This is where it all started. Big Joe is the greatest. Hail, hail, rock and roll.