Ike Turner

Ike Turner

Ike Turner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 12, 2007.
SAN DIEGO - Ike Turner, whose role as one of rock's critical architects was overshadowed by his ogrelike image as the man who brutally abused former wife and icon Tina Turner, died Wednesday at his home in suburban San Diego. He was 76.

"He did pass away this morning" at his home in San Marcos, in northern San Diego County, said Scott M. Hanover of Thrill Entertainment Group, which managed Turner's musical career.

There was no immediate word on the cause of death, which was first reported by celebrity Web site TMZ.com.

Turner managed to rehabilitate his image somewhat in his later years, touring around the globe with his band the Kings of Rhythm and drawing critical acclaim for his work. He won a Grammy in 2007 in the traditional blues album category for "Risin' With the Blues."

But his image is forever identified as the drug-addicted, wife-abusing husband of Tina Turner. He was hauntingly portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in the movie "What's Love Got To Do With It," based on Tina Turner's autobiography.

Copyright © 2007 The Associated Press


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Yellowknife,N.W.Territories

July 29, 2023

(11/5/1931 to 12/12/2007) Ike your band the Ike and Tina Turner Revue was such a great act. You will always be remembered and missed. Yellowknife of the N.W. Territories.

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Bill Harren

July 28, 2023

Ike I saw you perform as the Ike and Tina Turner Revue band in 1963 or 64 at the then Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, Ca. You and your wife Tina put on a great show. May you Rest In Peace. I give my deep condolence to the Turner family and your friends who lost and miss you.

Sara Sorensen

December 6, 2019

Rest in peace, Ike!!!

September 12, 2019

FAREWELL FRIEND,

Harry Simpson

December 12, 2017

Godspeed Ike....

December 12, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family of Mr Turner, may the God of comfort bring peace and comfort to you at this most difficult time.

Valenda Newell

June 28, 2016

MANY BLESSINGS AND LOVE

Dwayne Bickham,Sr.

January 2, 2016

In God's care rest in peace.

Felecia Cotton

September 5, 2015

Mr. Turner you will always be remembered in my heart. We all make mistakes and we all have our crosses to bear. We just try to live the best life possible and keep it moving. I learned that from you. Your living was not in vain. God bless.

Stacey Gordy

June 9, 2015

From coming from a legendary family I understand that there is 3 sides to every story. My side, there side, & God side. Rest well my friend....STACEY GORDY

Christine Boone

August 30, 2014

God.bless

ELGIN worrell

January 30, 2014

RIP BROTHER TURNER

Cita Bland

August 22, 2013

Ike Rest In Peace

dimple_baby dimple_baby

June 20, 2013

mr ike will b gone but not forgoton

ms juicy

September 24, 2012

Rip ike!

Monique Goldman

March 30, 2012

Rip Ike

Tandra Watts

January 12, 2012

You was way before your time Mr Ike & I use to love to see Ike & Tina Turner perform when I was a kid. My parents went all you your concerts when you guys came to Dallas (Pride Mary blew me away as a kid) & even though things didnt work out between you & Tina, I know she was the only woman you truly loved =o) May God Bless you & Keep you

September 25, 2010

i remember when he came to our apartments in la jolla. r.i.p

March 16, 2010

For Ike...

Surely...you were one of
the greatest talents
of your time.

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

Matthyew Fritch

August 9, 2009

My prayers are with you

Joseph F. Gunn

August 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nazarene McKinney

August 31, 2008

Ike was a good song writer. The Grammy he received validated his skills. No one will ever perform Proud Mary as well as He and Tina.

Psalms 34:18 Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart.
And those who are crushed in spirit he saves.

LA TANIA WILLIAMS

April 5, 2008

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY IN YOUR TROUBLE TIME.IKE TURNER IS A LEGEND HE KNEW WHAT MUSIC TO BRING TO THE TABLE.YOU KNOW IN THE MEDIA AND THE MOVIE WHAT LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT WE ONLY KNOW BAD THINGS ABOUT MR.TURNER.NOBODY PERFECT SO WE GOING TO LET HIM FLY WITH WINGS.WHEN HE PASS AWAY I DIDN'T HEAR ABOUT IT ON THE NEWS SO I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS TRUE.DEATH IS SOMETHING YOU NEVER GET OVER.IT'S IMPORTANT TO SPEND AS MUCH TIME WITH YOUR LOVE ONES BEFORE GOD CALL THEM HOME.SO I'M NOT GOING TO REMEMBER IKE TURNER FOR HIS BAD ONLY FOR HIS GOOD.I KNOW TINA TURNER HAS FORGIVEN HIM.WE HAVE TO REMEMBER HE IS STILL A PERSON.I WANT HIS SO SOUL TO REST PEACEFUL.WE WILL SEE HIM IN ANOTHER LIFE TIME.GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF IKE TURNER

January 4, 2008

Pete Mauser

December 25, 2007

Long live Ike, there has been non like you in your footsteps!! Because of wo you are, we are who we are!!

cynthia powers

December 22, 2007

My prayers go out to the family n friends of Mr Turner,that his soul find rest and peace belong to those he left behind in Jesus name Amen

kay moton

December 22, 2007

deep,regrets for yours and our loss, may god be with you in your loss

Brenda Coslton

December 22, 2007

May God bless this family.

Bridgett Davis

December 20, 2007

To the family,
You have my most sympathy and I am sorry for the loss of your dad, I wish I could be there, but my prayers and comfort will always be here for enternity.

Janet Schmidt

December 19, 2007

I knew this great man for close to 40 years. He was "greatness." I rejoice in having known him, and grieve for him, and the loss to his children. Much love for him always.

Walter M. Morgan

December 19, 2007

rest in peace Mr. Tuner

Janet Freeman

December 19, 2007

To man of many talents. He was a legend in his own time. He put blues on the map. Here's hoping he rest in peace and will be remember for years to come. My prayers are with the family. He was a man to be proud of........... Sincerely, Janet Freeman

JE Whtehead

December 19, 2007

To the Turner Family:
Sorry to hear about your lost, may God be with you and make you strong during the time of sorry.

Deborah Jones Bush

December 19, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dale Burgess-Peace

December 18, 2007

Dear Family

Our hearts were saddened to hear of the news of Mr. Turner. He was a musical genius and will be missed. Just know that others have you lifted up in prayer.

The Peace and Liggins Family

Regina Portis

December 17, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

frances trujillo

December 17, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Valerie Brooks-Johnson

December 16, 2007

May God Bless the family. Ike you will be deeply missed by all.

Valerie,Ebonee,Aaron
The Johnson Family

Annette

December 16, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

dorothy humes

December 16, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jason Romaniuk

December 16, 2007

I had the pleasure of meeting Ike the last couple times he had shows up here in Canada. What a gentleman, truely kind and genuine. He will certainly be missed up here. Rest in Peace Ike.

Rose wise

December 16, 2007

MY heart goes out to you. have faith in god.

dale barclay

December 16, 2007

you've been an inspiration. god bless you ike.

Kyle Hanley

December 16, 2007

May peace be with you.

PAT HENDERSON

December 16, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Emma Smith

December 16, 2007

To the family of Ike Turner..May God bless you and keep His loving arms around you during this your time of need. I grew up listening to his music...He was a great musician.

Maxine Winfield

December 16, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Patricia Sanders Dunlap Pope

December 16, 2007

Mr. Turner made great contributions to the music world. Because of him, a superstar was born. May his memory remain with us.

Agnes Ellis

December 16, 2007

A musical genius...you will be remembered for that. May you now have peace.

Mary Word

December 16, 2007

To the family of the late Ike.I was a little young but i always rember my mother playing your music and looking at your movies' I enjoyed them all myself' You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayer.

Tyrone & Jeanette Fields

December 16, 2007

Our prayers are with the Turner family.

dewanda durr-lampton

December 16, 2007

our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need

Latrice Brown

December 16, 2007

From family to yours May God Bless You. He may be absent from us but he is present with the Lord. Keep praying, and to his children"Stay Strong".

VIOLA MUHAMMAD & FAMILY

December 16, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Clarence Smith

December 16, 2007

To the family, May God be with you in this time. Mr. Turner inspired many people. He let nothing stop him and death will only make his name greater. You will be missed.

Til We Meet

J T Layman

December 16, 2007

Thank You Ike. My prayers go out for You and all the Family and Friends left behind. JT

D.J. Walker

December 15, 2007

My heart goes out to the family.So sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace Big Homey!!!!!!!!!

PHYLLIS LAZIER

December 15, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE IKE TURNER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL, AND KEEP YOU STRONG THROUGH THE DAY'S AND THE YEAR'S. I AM A FORTY YEAR OLD YOUNG FEMALE AN I GREW UP LISTING TO HIM AND TINA JAM'S. HEY IKE T, KEEP IT REAL UP THERE IN HEAVEN , THERE IS A LOT OF YOUNG CAT'S UP THER THAT THINK THEY ARE AS KOOL AS YOU, SO SHOW THEM THE REAL BAD MAN, HEY HOLLER AT MY SON BIG B', HE WILL PROBABLY BE POSTED UP IN A CORNER LOOKING KOOL HIM AND HIS HOME BOIS.

Corletta Hardy

December 15, 2007

To,the family of the late Mr.Ike Turner,you are in my prayers.I listen to Ike&Tina when I was,a,child.I enjoyed the music he gave to society,sleep own Ike.May God cover your family,as they walk the last mile with you.To Tina pray and look toward heaven ,to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.The family that prays together stay together.

L. Fuller

December 15, 2007

A Brilliant musician with an unforgettable legacy. God bless your family as I am sure you will be missed very much. Thank you for the music you gave us.

STERLING WILLIAMS

December 15, 2007

GOD BLESS U,YOU HAVE MY PRAYERS.THINK ABOUT THE GOOD THINGS.

MANNY GUTIERREZ

December 15, 2007

MY SYMPATHY TO THE TURNER FAMILY, I REMEMBER MEETING MR. TURNER IN 1965 AT THE COCOANUT GROVE BALLROOM IN SACRAMENTO CA.ON FRUITRIDGE AND FRANKLIN ,I WORKED JUST BELOW AT THE CABALLO BLANCO MEXICAN RESTURANT. GETTING TO MEET IKE AND TINA TURNER WAS AN ULTIMATE AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ME . MANNY G BAKER CITY OR

Shelley and Rob Josiazwak

December 15, 2007

Rest in peace. Proud Mary will live on forever.

gina holloway

December 15, 2007

we have lost a great musician. without you we would not have Tina. Rest In Peace

and angel from above yall always will be with yall in heart

tammy roberts

December 15, 2007

our prays are with your famliy. god bless yall.

love always tammy&robbie roberts

December 15, 2007

GIVE HONOR TO GOD
May God comfort your family
your music will never be,
for gotten.
Mrs Diana Winston/South Bend IND.

B. S. Young

December 15, 2007

Keep your faith, be prayful; and except God's will. he will strengthen you.

DOLORES JONES

December 15, 2007

I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR LOVED ONE. PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN AND TRUST THE PROMISE THAT GOD WILL WIPE OUT OUR TEARS, DEATH WILL BE NO MORE; GRIEF, OUTCRY AND PAIN WILL END.

maurice porter

December 15, 2007

May GOD bless you and keep you safe in your hour of need.

Eddie & Frances Ramos

December 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tina Martin

December 15, 2007

May you rest in peace Ike you were an awesome musician loved you and Tina. May God comfort the family and may you rest in peace your music will live on through all the generations. Thank you Ike you will never be forgotten, God Bless, Tina

Kym Hooper

December 15, 2007

I was saddened to hear of Ike's death. May he rest in peace. I will keep his family in my prayers. God Bless You All.

Velma Mayeux

December 15, 2007

To the family of Mr.Ike Turner,I'm so sorry about hearing the pass of him.My family and I enjoy his music when he was with Tina Turner and the Ikettes.So Rest In Peace

Patricia Boyer

December 15, 2007

May God be with the family of this great musican that brought brought me great joy through his music. You have my sympathy and prayers

R D

December 15, 2007

Turner family

So sorrow for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you and your family.

Nazalene Glenn

December 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

james amar

December 14, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

S. Porter

December 14, 2007

Deepest sympathy to the Turner family at this time of sorrow, may he rest in peace.

tina roach

December 14, 2007

sorry for your lost. may God continue to be with the family

Joseph Wright

December 14, 2007

We will all mis YOU IKE, All ways Loved Your Music. I to a guitar player.May GOD bless you and heaven Smile Upon YOU.

Marcel Metz

December 14, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nina Parker

December 14, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Christina Fisher

December 14, 2007

IKE TURNER WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED, FOR WHAT HE BROUGHT TO MUSIC.

GLORISTINE WATTS

December 14, 2007

I'AM PRAY FOR YOU ALL MY GOD KEEP YOU . AND BLESS YOU THE LOSS ARE YOUR LOVE ONE . GOD WILL TAKE CARE ARE YOU BE STORNG,GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Janice Brown

December 14, 2007

May God bless the Turner family during this sad time in the loss of your loved one. I have enjoyed the talent of Ike Turner since the early days of his career. I know you are very proud of his many accomplishments.

DANELLA MAYLOR

December 14, 2007

MY HUSBAND HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM WITH IKE BRIEFLY AND HE WAS SO KIND TO TAKE THE TIME TO SEND ME AN EIGHT BY TEN AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO.I NEVER GOT AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAY THANKS.BUT I WILL ALWAYS CHERRISH THIS.WE LOVE YOU IKE. STEVEN (TRUMPET) AND DANELLA MAYLOR

Charles Drain

December 14, 2007

My father, Charles Drain Sr., had the opportunity to sing with Ike, Oliver and others. Now they are all gone. The legacy these pioneers of true soul music have left shall continue in the hearts of love ones. My prayers go out to the family.

Nicole Scott

December 14, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

alecia evans

December 14, 2007

make god bless you and keep your family strong just trust god he is your strengh. victor and Alecia Evans Eightmile,Alabama

christy g

December 14, 2007

TO THE IKE TURNER FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND PRAY THINGS WILL BE OK....

Maggie johnson

December 14, 2007

thinking of this family in your time of sorry..Ike will truly be missed by his fans and friends.been a fan for a long time.may god bless each of you..

JACQUELINE MORELAND

December 14, 2007

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY

Elissa Barnes

December 14, 2007

May the blessings of God be upon you family during this bereaved time. God will never put more on you than you can bare.He was definitely a legend, and I can appreciate the struggle, because we all have a story to tell.God Bless...

Elissa

amber johnson

December 14, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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