Just found out that blues legend and father of rock n' roll Ike Turner passed away. Unsurprisingly, articles here and there mention his history as Tina Turner's violent husband more than they mention his musical legacy. I don't want to let you think that I diminish the gravity of his misdeeds, I don't, but it would bug me a little to see his musical genius totally disregarded.
Ike Turner is often considered the inventor of Rock n' Roll (although that title is and probably will forever stay contested) with the celebreated and much covered 1958 tune Rocket 88. Ike was also behind the early carreer of Howling Wolf, BB King and others.
The AllMusic Guide says it better than I do, and I really like their article, so I suggest you check it out, and more importantly, check out his music..
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