Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Ike Turner, R. I. P.

The Associated Press: Musician Ike Turner Dies at 76: "SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ike Turner, whose role as one of rock's critical architects was overshadowed by his ogrelike image as the man who brutally abused former wife and icon Tina Turner, died Wednesday at his home in suburban San Diego. He was 76.

'He did pass away this morning' at his home in San Marcos, in northern San Diego County, said Scott M. Hanover of Thrill Entertainment Group, which managed Turner's musical career."

This video (recommended by Walter Satterthwait) is long, and Ike's a bit player, but it's well worth watching.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I really need to pick up a copy of THE BIG TNT SHOW. And the TAMI.