Big Joe Turner

USA, 1929–1985

American blues shouter (1911-1985) from Kansas City, billed as the Boss of the Blues. His 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' is among the records marking the transition from jump blues to rock and roll.

MusicRoots documents 0 artists who influenced Big Joe Turner and 2 artists Big Joe Turner influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Which artists did Big Joe Turner influence?

• Elvis Presley — Big Joe Turner's shouting jump blues — 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' above all — was part of the R&B bedrock that fed Elvis and the birth of rock'n'roll.
• Bill Haley — Haley's breakthrough 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' was Big Joe Turner's jump-blues hit — Turner's shouting R&B was the raw material of Haley's rock'n'roll.