Musician Dictionary

Ike Turner

American musician (1931–2007)

DescriptionAmerican musician (1931–2007)
Source: Wikidata
Born1931-11-05
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceClarksdale Clarksdale
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2007-12-12
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathSan Marcos San Marcos
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsaxophonist actor singer-songwriter pianist conductor record producer guitarist bandleader singer recording artist composer musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsmusical keyboard piano guitar voice
Source: Wikidata
Voice typebass-baritone
Source: Wikidata
Genresblues funk rhythm and blues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsChess Records Flair Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofIke & Tina Turner Ike Turner & the Kings of Rhythm Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats The Ike Turner Band Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm Ike Turner Band Otis Rush & His Band Ike Turner & His Orchestra Ike & Tina Turner Revue Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats Kings of Rhythm Ike & Tina Turner
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AwardsGrammy Hall of Fame Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

(Icky Renrut) Eki Renrut I Turner I. Torner I. Turner I.C. Turner I.Turner Icky Renrut Ike Ike Turner, Sr. Ike Turnerp J. Turner M. Turner Maestro Ike Turner Turner Turner, Ike アイク・ターナー

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