Musician Ike Turner dies at 76

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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.

I'm sorry, baby.

Holy shit, I thought he was dead. He made it to 76 partying like that? Hell with it, if he can do it, I'm going to start drinking beer for breakfast.

rip ike

RIP Ike Turner. The world has lost a very creative spirit. Whether it was a shoe, a phone, or a wrench, Ike Turner was like the McGyver of wifebeating.



On a serious note, his song "Rocket '88" was the first song ever recorded in the style we now call "rock and roll." Even Sam Phillips at Sun Records believed this to be true, and he would know better than all of us.

Who is Ike Turner?

I'm only 19.

But you know who Marty Morfajsakdasjkffjlahahsffinweg is?

Marty Mornhinweg was during my era.

Do you even have any idea who Norman Podhoetz is?

If not, ask budkow.

Wil, do you even fucking know what the PNAC is? Broaden your intellectual horizons.

Don't just buy Smithsonian, read it too.

Smack a bitch one time for Ike tonight.

Okay, no, not really.

^ Too late!

I almost did today in a bit of road rage. True story, there was this guy driving down the road with a little horse trailer. I got closer and it had a sign on it...Alpacas on board and these 2 cute lil alpacas inside. The guy was driving slow cuz of his pets in the trailer. This bitch comes up (3 lane road) and starts honking at the guy and flipping him off. At first I was kind of laughing at her, but looked at the guy and he was a lil older. It looked like she was about to get out of the car and beat this old guy down. Light turned green and she kept going off on this guy. So i got up along side of her and gave her a lil squeeze against on-coming traffic. She straightened up after that. She knew what was up.

I took a pic of the trailer on my cell phone but haven't downloaded the software to upload pics from my phone yet. I'll post it when I can.

Isn't Ike Turner the owner of TBS & the Atlanta Braves?

Isn't Ike Turner the owner of TBS & the Atlanta Braves?

Ouch.

You should stop now.

Ouch.

You should stop now.


I was j/k, I know thats Ted.

hahahahaha

Here's what I did to my girlfriend:

http://www65.blibs.com/editor/working/119750193926341?7722566319

Is your real name Blake?

I thought it was timbeau375849?

I use various different aliases.

that chick's Amy Winehouse btw

I use various different aliases.

that chick's Amy Winehouse btw

How may I assist in helping you today?

come on guys stop the violence

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This one deals with the issue of mistreating women better:

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Needless to say I don't care. I beat bitches up.

How may I assist in helping you today?

Just get me a coke and a fry.

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That one gave the people at work a laugh, thanks Karl

cocaine overdose

Say what you want about Ike Turner, he was Picasso with a shoe, and a mouthy bitch was his canvas.