Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Ike Turner Dies at 76

Musician Ike Turner died today at his home in suburban San Diego today. He was 76 years old. There is no official word as to how he died.

He was most known for his stormy marriage with Tina Turner and had recently received some acclaim for his blues album, "Risin' With the Blues", which won a Grammy this year.

Turner was also inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and is credited by many rock historians for making the first Rock and Roll album.

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