Ike Turner
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About
Bandleader, singer, songwriter, and producer who worked in many different genres, like funk and blues. He released "Rocket 88."
Before Fame
He saw his father killed by a white mob and later endured abuse by his alcoholic stepfather. His first group was the rhythm ensemble The Tophatters.
Trivia
His full name was Izear Luster "Ike" Turner Jr.
Family Life
He was married six times: first to Lorraine Taylor, then to Bonnie Mae Wilson, to Tina Turner, to Margaret Ann Thomas, to Jeanette Bazzell, and finally to Audrey Madison. He had a total of seven children, including Ronnie Turner.
Associated With
He inspired many of his contemporaries like Little Richard.
