BOSS - THE BIG JOE TURNER STORY
BOSS: The Big Joe Turner Story is an independent documentary about Big Joe Turner—Kansas City “Boss of the Blues,” jump-blues shouter behind “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” a bridge from boogie-woogie & swing to rock ’n’ roll. From singing beside a bar as a teenage beer-hustler, to roaring over Pete Johnson’s piano, to topping the pop charts and inspiring early rockers, this film follows Turner’s entire arc: the clubs, the hits, the dry spells—and the legacy that still thunders through rock, R&B, and roots music. CONTENT NOTE Historical discussion includes segregation & Jim Crow, explicit/risqué lyric variants, and music-business exploitation. Presented for context and education. SUPPORT & SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this, please like, comment, and subscribe for more long-form music documentaries. Tell us your favorite Big Joe Turner cut!
About Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner (May 18, 1911, Kansas City, MO, USA - November 24, 1985, Inglewood, CA, USA) was an American blues shouter. Turner often collaborated with pianist Pete Johnson. In addition he worked with the pianists Art Tatum and Sammy Price and with various small jazz ensembles. He also appeared with Count Basie Orchestra. Turner's most known recordings include: "Roll 'Em Pete", "Cherry Red", "Wee Baby Blues", "Chains of Love", "Honey Hush", "Flip, Flop and Fly" and "Midnight Special". He wa...
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