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Ike Turner News

Ike Turner died of cocaine overdose

Ike Turner died of cocaine overdose

The rock legend had a history of addiction

  • Jan 17, 2008

Phil Spector criticises Tina Turner at Ike Turner's funeral

Producer has a swipe at singer in eulogy

Ike Turner's widow ask Tina Turner to 'forgive' him

Jeanette Turner pleads with star

  • Dec 14, 2007

Ike Turner passes away

Pioneer of rock 'n roll dies aged 76

  • Dec 12, 2007

Ike Turner jailed in LA

It turns out his narcotics warrant was invalid

  • May 18, 2007

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Ike Turner YouTube Videos

Rocket 88 (Original Version) - Ike Turner/Jackie Brenston

Rocket 88 (Original Version) - Ike Turner/Jackie Brenston (02:50)

Widely acknowledged as the first "rock and roll" song.

Tina Turner & Ike Turner  medley

Tina Turner & Ike Turner medley (03:11)

early stuff

Ike Turner

Ike Turner (07:29)

Ike Turner @ Rockin Fifties Fest 2005 in Green Bay Wisconsin.

Tina & Ike Turner - Proud Mary

Tina & Ike Turner - Proud Mary (08:29)

Tina & Ike Turner perform Proud Mary (live).

Ike Turner discovers Tina Turner

Ike Turner discovers Tina Turner (06:32)

from the movie "What's Love Got to Do With It" a classic scene.

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