Ira Tucker

Ira B. Tucker (May 17, 1925  June 24, 2008) was the lead singer with the American gospel group The Dixie Hummingbirds. He was with The Dixie Hummingbirds for 70 years, from 1938, when he joined at the age of 13, until his death from cardiovascular disease on June 24, 2008. Ira is the father of Sundray Tucker, Ira Tucker Jr., and Lynda Laurence, formerly of The Supremes.[1]

Ira Tucker
Birth nameIra B. Tucker
Born(1925-05-17)May 17, 1925
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
OriginGreenville, South Carolina, United States
DiedJune 24, 2008(2008-06-24) (aged 83)
Philadelphia
GenresGospel music
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrumentssinging
Years active1938–2008
LabelsDecca, MCA, Peacock
Associated actsThe Dixie Hummingbirds

Tucker – whose middle initial "stood for nothing"[1] – was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and died in Philadelphia.[2]

References

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.