Joe Turner, Johnny Ace, Ruth Brown, rnb, rnr - 1953

   April 1953-The Rhythm & Blues Charts begin to reflect the overwhelming dominance of emerging rock 'n' roll with such hits as Big Joe Turner's "Honey Hush", Johnny Ace's "The Clock" and Ruth Brown's "Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean". Only one pure blues record tops the chart the entire year, a significant shift from past years when blues had a steady presence on those charts.

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Joe Turner

Big Joe Turner

Honey Hush-Joe Turner and his Band - Atlantic 1001

Johnny Ace

The Clock-Johnny Ace, The Beale Streeters - Duke 112

Ruth Brown

(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean-Ruth Brown with Orchestra - Atlantic 986

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