Actor
Born May 18, 1911 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Active 1956–1985 · Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Kansas Music Hall of Fame
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 without him." His greatest fame was due to…