Ira Tucker

Active - 1994 - 2018  |   Birth - May 17, 1925  |   Death - Jun 24, 2008  |   Genres - Documentary

Biography by Wikipedia

Ira B. Tucker 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 age 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.

Movie Highlights

Rejoice and Shout
How They Got Over
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  • Birthname

    Ira B. Tucker

  • Aliases

    The Dixie Hummingbirds

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