Big Joe Turner, known as 'The Boss of the Blues' for his commanding style, was born on this day in 1911. http://www.allaboutbluesmusic.com/big-joe-turner/ Big Joe was a mainstay of the Kansas City scene in the inter-war years, and this big Blues shouter was a big noise in boogie-woogie and had the original hit with 'Shake Rattle and Roll' in 1954. | All About Blues Music

1985 - Joe Turner American blues artist Big Joe Turner died of a heart attack aged 75. Wrote 'Shake Rattle and Roll', (a hit for Bill Haley and His Comets and Elvis Presley ) and 'Sweet Sixteen.' #bigjoeturner #rockabillyitalia | Rockabilly Italia