Ira Tucker
American gospel singer (1925–2008)
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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]
Born
May 17, 1925
Ira B. Tucker
May 17, 1925
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
OriginGreenville, South Carolina, United States
DiedJune 24, 2008 (aged 83)
GenresGospel music
Ira Tucker | |
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 Tucker in a publicity photo with The Dixie Hummingbirds | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Ira B. Tucker May 17, 1925 Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States |
| Origin | Greenville, South Carolina, United States |
| Died | June 24, 2008 (aged 83) |
| Genres | Gospel music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | singing |
| Years active | 1938–2008 |
| Labels | Decca, MCA, Peacock |
Tucker – whose middle initial "stood for nothing"[1] – was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and died in Philadelphia.[2]
