Ike Turner
Izear Luster "Ike" Turner Jr. was born on November 5, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and became a pivotal figure in the development of rock and roll music. Turner was a multi-talented musician, bandleader, songwriter, record producer, and talent scout, known for his work in the genres of rock and roll, blues, R&B, soul, funk, and rock. He began his musical journey as a child, playing piano and guitar, and formed the Kings of Rhythm in his teenage years.
In 1951, Turner recorded "Rocket 88," which is often cited as one of the first rock and roll songs. Throughout the 1950s, he worked as a talent scout and producer, contributing to the careers of blues legends like B.B. King and Howlin' Wolf. Turner achieved significant fame in the 1960s and 1970s with the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, a collaboration with his then-wife Tina Turner, producing hits such as "A Fool In Love" and their Grammy-winning cover of "Proud Mary."
Despite his musical success, Turner's career was marred by his cocaine addiction and legal issues, as well as allegations of domestic violence by Tina Turner. He served 18 months in prison for drug-related offenses. After his release, Turner experienced a career resurgence in the blues genre, winning a Grammy for his 2006 album "Risin' with the Blues."
Ike Turner passed away on December 12, 2007, in San Marcos, California, due to a cocaine overdose. He was posthumously recognized for his contributions to music, being inducted into several halls of fame, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Tina Turner in 1991.
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