Birthdate: November 5, 1931
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Died: December 12, 2007
Ike Turner was a prominent American musician, bandleader, songwriter, record producer, and talent scout. He played a crucial role in the development of 1950s rock and roll and is best remembered for his collaboration with Tina Turner in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Turner began his music career in Mississippi and went on to achieve success as a producer, collaborating with artists such as B.B. King and Howlin’ Wolf. Despite facing challenges with addiction and legal troubles, he experienced a resurgence later in life, garnering critical acclaim and winning numerous Grammy Awards. Turner’s significant contributions to rock and roll were acknowledged with inductions into several music halls of fame.
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