The r&b singer Ike Turner passed away at age 76, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Bandleader, singer, songwriter, and producer who worked in many different genres, like funk and blues. He released “Rocket 88.”
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.
How did Ike Turner die?
Drug Overdose caused Ike Turner's death in 2007.
| Cause of death | Drug Overdose |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 76 years |
| Profession | R&b Singer |
| Birthday | November 5, 1931 |
| Death date | December 12, 2007 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
I can put a hip-hop beat to reggae. That is, I can have real reggae in the drums and in the rhythm, and on top of it I can put The Rolling Stones’ feeling, anyone’s feeling on top. Nobody has ever done this before, man.
Ike Turner
I really enjoy myself in Norway. Because I had started losing confidence in my ability of what I do. But sometimes, man, you just get tired of fighting and trying to prove yourself.
Ike Turner
I always considered myself being an organizer. I’m very good at teaching singers, I’m very good at staging a show, to entertain people. But I never included myself. I never applied this to me as an artist.
Ike Turner
I still play Strat, I don’t know nothing else. Strats and Telecasters.
Ike Turner
Spector is a good guy, but he’s a nut. Ha, ha, ha! You know, I love him, but he’s unpredictable. He’s OK as long as he don’t drink.
Ike Turner
