Ira Tucker

Ira Tucker
Tucker in a publicity photo with The Dixie Hummingbirds
Tucker in a publicity photo with The Dixie Hummingbirds
Background information
Born
Ira B. Tucker

(1925-05-17)May 17, 1925
Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S.
OriginGreenville, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 2008(2008-06-24) (aged 83)
Philadelphia, U.S.
GenreGospel music
OccupationSinger
Years active1938–2008
LabelsDecca, MCA, Peacock

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. Tucker is the father of Sundray Tucker, Ira Tucker Jr., and Lynda Laurence, formerly of The Supremes.

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

References

  1. 1 2 Martin, Douglas (June 26, 2008). "Ira Tucker, Gospel Singer Who Gave Dixie Hummingbirds Emotive Edge, Dies at 83". The New York Times. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  2. ↑ Perrone, Pierre (June 30, 2008). "Ira Tucker: Dixie Hummingbirds lead singer". The Independent. Retrieved January 10, 2022.