Ike Turner
American musician
Mercurial guitarist, bandleader, and songwriter who was a pioneering figure in rock and R&B, with and without Tina Turner.
| Born | November 5, 1931 |
| Hometown | Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Net worth | $500 thousand |
| Height | 6'2" (1.88m) |
| Spouse | Audrey Madison Turner, Jeanette Bazzell Turner, Tina Turner |
| Children | Ronnie Turner, Ike Turner, Jr., Michael Turner |
| Parents | Rev. Izear Luster Sr. Turner, Beatrice Cushenberry |
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