Ike Turner

ABOUT IKE TURNER

Bandleader, singer, songwriter, and producer who worked in many different genres, like funk and blues. He released "Rocket 88."

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.

His full name was Izear Luster "Ike" Turner Jr.

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 .

He inspired many of his contemporaries like Little Richard .