Ike Turner
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Ike Turner
Summary
Ike Turner is a human[1]. He was born in Clarksdale[2]. He was born on November 5, 1931[3]. He died in San Marcos[4]. He died on December 12, 2007[5]. He worked as a guitarist[6], pianist[7], actor[8], singer-songwriter[9], and bandleader[10]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,183 views/month, #4,197 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Clarksdale[2], Ike Turner…
- Ike Turner passed away in San Marcos[4].
- Ike Turner was born on November 5, 1931[3].
- Ike Turner died on December 12, 2007[5].
- Ike Turner's father was Rev. Izear Luster Sr. Turner[12].
- Ike Turner's mother was Beatrice Cushenberry[13].
- Ike Turner was married to Tina Turner[14].
- Among Ike Turner's spouses was Jeanette Bazzell Turner[15].
- Among Ike Turner's spouses was Audrey Madison Turner[16].
- A child of Ike Turner was Ike Turner, Jr.[17].
- A child of Ike Turner was Michael Turner[18].
- A child of Ike Turner was Ronnie Turner[19].
- Ike Turner held citizenship in United States[20].
- English was Ike Turner's native language[21].
- Ike Turner is identified as part of the Creole ethnic group[22].
- Ike Turner is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[23].
- Ike Turner's professions included guitarist[6].
- Ike Turner worked as a pianist[7].
- Ike Turner worked as an actor[8].
- Ike Turner's professions included singer-songwriter[9].
- Ike Turner's professions included bandleader[10].
- Ike Turner worked as a conductor[24].
- Ike Turner received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals[25].
- Ike Turner received the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album[26].
- Ike Turner received the Grammy Hall of Fame[27].
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Body
Origins and Family
Born in Clarksdale[2], Ike Turner… he was born on November 5, 1931[3]. His father was Rev. Izear Luster Sr. Turner[12]. His mother was Beatrice Cushenberry[13]. Ethnic identities include Creole[22], an ethnic group[30] and African Americans[23], an ethnic group by residency[31], in United States[32]. English was his native language[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include guitarist[6], pianist[7], actor[8], singer-songwriter[9], bandleader[10], and conductor[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals[25], a class of music award[33]; Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album[26], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1983[36]; and Grammy Hall of Fame[27], an award[37], founded in 1973[38].
Personal Life
Spouses include Tina Turner[14], a singer[39], 1939–2023[40], of United States[41], awarded the Kennedy Center Honors[42], specialised in pop music[43]; Jeanette Bazzell Turner[15], a singer[44], b. 1962[45], of United States[46]; and Audrey Madison Turner[16], a songwriter[47], b. 1959[48], of United States[49]. Children include Ike Turner, Jr.[17], 1958–2025[50], of United States[51], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album[52]; Michael Turner[18], b. 1960[53], of United States[54]; and Ronnie Turner[19], an actor[55], 1960–2022[56], of United States[57].
Death and Burial
Ike Turner died on December 12, 2007[5]. He died in San Marcos[4]. Recorded cause of death include drug overdose[58] and pulmonary emphysema[59].
Why It Matters
Ike Turner ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,183 views/month, #4,197 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Ike Turner born?
Born in Clarksdale[2], Ike Turner…
Where did Ike Turner die?
Ike Turner passed away in San Marcos[4].
Who were Ike Turner's parents?
Ike Turner's father was Rev. Izear Luster Sr. Turner[12]. Ike Turner's mother was Beatrice Cushenberry[13].
Who was Ike Turner married to?
Ike Turner's spouses include Tina Turner[14], Jeanette Bazzell Turner[15], and Audrey Madison Turner[16].
What did Ike Turner do for work?
Ike Turner worked as guitarist[6], pianist[7], actor[8], singer-songwriter[9], and bandleader[10].
What awards did Ike Turner receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals[25], Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album[26], Grammy Hall of Fame[27], and Grammy Hall of Fame[62].