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

Big Joe Turner - Shake, Rattle and Roll (1954) "Shake, Rattle and Roll," performed by Big Joe Turner in 1954, is an iconic song that played a pivotal role in the birth and rise of rock 'n' roll. Written by Jesse Stone under the pseudonym Charles E. Calhoun, it blended rhythm and blues with spirited, suggestive lyrics. Turner's deep, powerful voice and the song's infectious rhythm captured the rebellious spirit of the era, making it more than just a track—it was an anthem for the burgeoning rock