Ira Tucker

Musical Artist

1925 – 2008

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Who was Ira Tucker?

Ira Tucker Sr. 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.

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Born
May 17, 1925
Spartanburg
Also known as
  • Tucker, Ira
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Spartanburg
Died
Jun 24, 2008

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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