Ike Turner Dies at 76

Legendary musician Ike Turner has died at the age of 76. His musical talents will live on forever in our hearts. Ike is most remembered for his marriage to Tina Turner. Ike and Tina had a beautiful, musical partnership. But their marriage was a rocky one at that.

A blues man, who has his own legendary roots in the music industry, taught Ike how to play the piano. Not only was Ike famous for his partnership with Tina, but he will be remembered for writing the very first ever rock and roll record. It was produced in the early '50's. It was called "Rocket 88."

Ike and Tina were a massive hit. He wasn't just famous for his musical talents. Rumors of abuse against his former wife Tina were often made public. Before his death, Ike won a Grammy in 2007 for a traditional blues album. A few of his greatest hits were "Proud Mary," "River deep Mountain High" and "I wanna take you higher."

In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, Ike denied all claims of abusing Tina Turner. But he always admitted to using drugs in his early career days.

Ike made Tina the lead singer of his band, "Kings of Rhythm." This partnership between Tina and Ike gave him the career boost he needed. After the bad break up between Ike and Tina it was hard for him to recover his once glamorous music career.

He did soon find peace within himself. Ike was able to recover and make good income for himself. A movie representing his life and career with Tina was produced several years before his death. The success with his former wife would never be reclaimed again. The movie portrayed the evil side to the music legend.

Tales of his abuse toward his former wife was a two sided argument. The truth to the matter is we will never quite know if he was indeed a wife beater or not. Truthfully that isn't important anymore. The legendary Ike Turner lost his life at the age of 76.

He will be remembered not for his abuse or drug addictions but for contributions he made in the music industry. The musical hits he produced with and without his partner are his greatest contributes to the music world. His memory and legacy for great lyrics and music will be what we remember Ike Turner to be.

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