Ike Turner
December 12
Turner's role as one of rock's critical architects was overshadowed by his reputation as the man who brutally abused former wife and rock icon Tina Turner. He managed to rehabilitate his image somewhat recently, and won a Grammy this year in the traditional blues album category for "Risin' With the Blues."
Archive 12/13/07 Turner, 76; rock pioneer with Tina Turner
December 12
Turner's role as one of rock's critical architects was overshadowed by his reputation as the man who brutally abused former wife and rock icon Tina Turner. He managed to rehabilitate his image somewhat recently, and won a Grammy this year in the traditional blues album category for "Risin' With the Blues."
(AP)