American bluesman (1911-1985) from Kansas City. Although he came to his greatest fame in the 1950s with his pioneering rock and roll recordings, particularly ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll,’ Turner's career as a performer stretched from the 1920s into the 1980s. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Turner resting his hands on his cane, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Best wishes to Tom Grafton, Big Joe Turner.” Scattered creases, mainly to edges and corners, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
