Ike Turner

Ike Turner was born on November 5, 1931, in Mississippi. He was an American singer and guitarist, known for his influential role in the development of rock and roll and rhythm and blues music. Turner gained recognition for his work as a bandleader and musician, notably with his band the Kings of Rhythm.

He is also known for his association with Tina Turner, to whom he was married and with whom he performed as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Ike Turner's career spanned several decades, during which he contributed significantly to the music scene before his death on December 12, 2007.