Name: Real Gone Rocket - Session Man Extraordinaire: Selected Singles 1951-59
Brand: Ike Turner

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jrcd002

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Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-16

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Standard:20

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Ike Turner

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R&B / Neo-Soul

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Ike Turner (born November 5, 1931, Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA - died December 12, 2007, San Marcos, California, USA) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, arranger, talent scout and record producer. He formed his first group as a teenager in high school called Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm. In 1956 he hired two sisters named Anna Mae Bullock and Aillene Bullock. He renamed Anna Mae Bullock as Tina Turner and married her. Together they had their first hit in 1960 with "A Fool In Love".
Ike Turner has frequently been referred to as a great innovator of rock and roll and has left a lasting mark in music history.
Similar Artists: Ike Turner & The Kings Of Rhythm, Ike & Tina Turner, Rosco Gordon,
Big Maybelle,
Little Willie John,
Johnny Otis,
Big Joe Turner,
Amos Milburn,
Smiley Lewis,
Lowell Fulson,
Ruth Brown,
LaVern Baker,
Jimmy McCracklin,
Chuck Willis,
Bo Diddley,
Wynonie Harris,
Slim Harpo
Sugar Pie DeSanto
Guitar Slim
Percy Mayfield

besides being an excellent boogie pianist and guitarist supremo, ike turner shone as a top-notch composer, producer and talent scout. it's a fact that ike was at the same professional level as some of the biggest names of the day, whom he worked with on a number of occasions. this new 45's compilation shines light on this little-known aspect of his artistic career as the genius-behind-the-curtains in several recordings by other artists.

Real Gone Rocket - Session Man Extraordinaire: Selected Singles 1951-59

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