Ike Turner: Rock and Roll Pioneer and Bandleader Dies at 76

Ike Turner was an American musician, bandleader and producer. Born on November 5, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, he led the Kings of Rhythm as a teenager.

He wrote and recorded "Rocket 88" in 1951, widely regarded as one of the first rock and roll records. He later formed the Ike and Tina Turner Revue, whose hits included "River Deep, Mountain High" and "Proud Mary." The duo was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.

Tina Turner described abuse during their marriage, and the couple split in 1976. Ike won a Grammy in 2007 for his album Risin' with the Blues. He died at his home in San Marcos, California, on December 12, 2007, at age 76, of a cocaine overdose, with other health issues contributing.

Achievements: Grammy Award (2007), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1991).

Birth: November 5, 1931 - Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Profession: Musician and bandleader.

Interesting Facts: "Rocket 88" was recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis.