Titus Turner | |
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Birth name | Titus Lee Turner |
Born | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | May 1, 1933
Died | September 13, 1984 Atlanta, Georgia, United States | (aged 51)
Genres | R&B, East Coast blues, jump blues, soul blues[1] |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1950–1969 |
Labels | Various, including Okeh, Jamie, King |
Titus Lee Turner (May 1, 1933 – September 13, 1984)[2] was an American R&B and East Coast blues singer and songwriter.[1] His best-remembered recordings are "We Told You Not to Marry" and "Sound-Off". He also wrote "Leave My Kitten Alone", "Sticks and Stones" and "Tell Me Why".[3]