Ike Turner

Ike Wister Turner (November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, arranger, talent scout, and record producer. In a career that lasted more than half a century, his repertoire included blues, soul, rock, and funk. He is most popularly known for his 1960s work with his then wife Tina Turner in the Ike & Tina Turner revue. Growing up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, he began playing piano and guitar when he was e... More

Date of birth:

  • Nov 5, 1931

Date of death:

  • Dec 12, 2007 (age 76 years)

Also known as:

  • Icky Renrut,
  • Izear Luster Turner Jr.,
  • Ike Turner,
  • ike_turner,
  • Turner, Ike,
  • Renrut, Icky

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  • 61
  • 2003

Rolling Stone's 100 greatest guitarists of all time of 2003

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  • Mar 1990
  • Sep 1991
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