In Reply to: Favorite Unsung Guitar Gods (and Goddesses)? posted by Ben Brill on August 24, 2000 at 17:09:16:
It's unfortunate that Ike's bad temper and abuse of Tina is what he'll be remembered for, because he was an immensely talented musician and a pivotal figure in the R & B / blues / rock 'n' roll scene around Memphis in the early 50s. Ike worked as a DJ, talent scount for Sam Phillips, and led his own bands as well as sitting in on sessions at Sun. He was a stunning guitar player with a distinctive style that Billy Miller of "Kicks" magazine described as "outer space guitar whangs". Ike was a pretty good piano player too, I believe he's playing piano on Jackie Brentson's "Rocket 88" that some (not me) call the first rock 'n' roll record. There are a couple of good compilations available of Ike's killer early stuff with his band The Kings of Rhythm.
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- Ike Turner!! - Rob Doorack 15:44:24 08/27/00 (1)
- Re: Ike Turner!! - hifitommy 15:33:38 09/06/00 (0)