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 Handsome 9 x 12 tour program photo, signed in green ink, “BIG Joe Turner KC.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
