Izear Luster Turner Jr. (November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007)
Musician, Songwriter, Talent Scout and Record Producer. Ike Turner, was a pioneer of 1950's Rock and Roll and his influence stretches to many Artist in varying genres. Revelations in his latter life has downplayed his major contributions to American Music. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Proud Mary, Box top, A fool in love (Ike and Tina Turner), Nutbush city limits (Ike and Tina Turner), It's gonna work out fine (Ike and Tina Turner) and Rocket 88 (Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats)
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Izear Luster Turner Jr. |
| Also known as | Icky Renrut, Lover Boy |
| Born | November 5, 1931 Clarksdale, Mississippi, US |
| Died | December 12, 2007(aged 76) San Marcos, California, US |
| Genres | R&B, Memphis blues, soul blues, blues rock, rock and roll, funk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, piano, vocals |
| Years active | 1951–2007 |
| Labels | Chess, Cobra, Flair, King,Modern/RPM, Sun, United Artists, |
| Associated acts | Tina Turner, The Ikettes, The Kings of Rhythm |
| Notable instruments | |
| Fender Stratocaster | |
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