151. I was Ike's drummer from 2001-2006. In short, he was not the man that he was portrayed as by the media. I was there when he passed away, and it was about 10:50-11am on Wednesday the 12th.

It's a strange thing that his whole band was gathered at his home for a surprise party- we were the ones who got the surprise!

Ike always said "Man, when I have my band behind me, I can do anything". It's with that spirit that leads me to believe 100% we were brought there for him so that he could pass on. He was scared of dying, just as he was always a little frightened about going on stage. His band backed him up for his final gig, and that was "crossing over" to the other side.

When I read comments by the uninformed about how he was an evil guy, he was an abuser, etc...the old "party bylines" that are espoused....I actually feel a bit sorry for the writer; usually it's someone who has no clue as to who/what Ike's life turned into, and 99% of the time it's a self-righteous "believer" type whom, with such fervor as they bash Ike, exemplify a hypocrisy that is rivaled by none. The man made mistakes. He paid until the very end for his darkest moments in life, and still posthumously he cannot shake the stigma that was branded upon him.

Nevermind that he created this wonderful thing we know as "rock & roll". Nevermind that his stigmata raised awareness towards domestic violence. Nevermind that he was a gentle and caring soul that would extend to his friends whatever he could, should they come to him in need. That's the Ike I remember.

And to be invited into his home for that final day of his life- to literally witness his final breath and passing. I cannot think of a better gift; one that will be surpassed by very few. After all, the people who were there in his home were his most trusted and closest friends. I feel honored to have been among them. I guess my quest to speak kind of the man who I knew not as a monster or villain, but as a friend and mentor who showed me the path towards being a better person and overcoming obstacles. I miss him dearly already.

Posted at 2:09PM on Dec 15th 2007 by Bill Ray

152. It is too bad but he put Tina through a lot. A gifted man but messed up man.

Posted at 3:03PM on Dec 16th 2007 by mabel

153. So...Who's next?

1) Kevin DuBrow - best known for being the singer of 80s metal band 'Quiet Riot'
2) Ike Turner - best known for beating the flapjack out of Tina Turner.
3) Hmmmmm.....

Could be a good dead pool...
I'm going to say that sine the trend is an entertainer who has anger issues - Boy George will be the next to go.

LOL!

Posted at 7:44PM on Dec 16th 2007 by Hotdog on a stick

154. REST IN PEACE MR IKE TURNER
May God Bless your family in time of turmoil, every one on earth makes mistakes, but god has the final say so.

Posted at 5:27PM on Dec 18th 2007 by crystal

155. Rest in peace Mr Ike Turner, may God bless your family

Posted at 5:31PM on Dec 18th 2007 by crystal

156. If he was as abusive as they say he was to Tina, very few will miss him. Though I respect his musical knowledge and genius, no man and I mean no man should physically or mentally abuse a woman or a child. Any man that beats a woman is a loser to the 10th power and would think twice before hitting another man. You hit a woman because you are a woman deep inside and resent it.

Posted at 11:52PM on Dec 18th 2007 by GMan

157. rest in peace IKE. you may have had some bad times in your life and many things have happened, but may you REST IN PEACE AND SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILIES LOSS.

Posted at 9:35PM on Dec 19th 2007 by brownsugaa

158. Ike was a great musician. He was no doubt not a good husband to Tina, that being said we have lossed a great pioneer. He did have more than the 4 children listed I happen to know he has a daughter that is a singer in the Vallejo Sacramento claifornia area name Tawanda Turner.

Posted at 2:20AM on Dec 26th 2007 by Antonio

159.
My Rocket 88
by Ike Turner and recorded by Jackie Brenston

You may have heard of jalopies,
You heard the noise they make,
Let me introduce you to my Rocket '88.
Yes it's great, just won't wait,
Everybody likes my Rocket '88.
Gals will ride in style,
Movin' all along.

V-8 motor and this modern design,
My convertible top and the gals don't mind
Sportin' with me, ridin' all around town for joy.
Blow your horn, Rocket, blow your horn

Step in my Rocket and-don't be late,
We're pullin' out about a half-past-eight.
Goin' on the corner and havin' some fun,
Takin' my Rocket on a long, hot run.
Ooh, goin' out,
Oozin' and cruisin' and havin' fun

Now that you've ridden in my Rocket '88,
I'll be around every night about eight.
You know it's great, don't be late,
Everybody likes my Rocket '88.
Gals will ride in style,
Movin' all along.

Posted at 10:53PM on Dec 30th 2007 by markingskip

160. Ike may have had his ups and downs and may have not been the sharpest knife in the drawer but we must all admit that he was a good entertainer and the "Ike & Tina Review" was once the best entertainment one could enjoy on the Black circuit. I am saddened by Mr. Turner's passing and it is sad that respect for him is not shared by this site while calling him "Mr. Anna Mae Bullock". I believe that Ike made a name for himself in the music field when he was with Tina... he did have problems in anger management and practiced "old-school" tactic by beating his woman due to jealousy and his inadquacies that lead him to feel threatened by Tina's notariety and fame. Little did he know that he and Tina made the show and the audiences loved the idea that they performed so well together as a husband and wife on stage. May God give peace to his soul and render unto him a final resting place in the heavens.

Posted at 10:40AM on Dec 31st 2007 by Bettie

161. Despite the disturbing personal lives of Ike Turner and Phil Spector, the recording they did with Tina of "River Deep, Mountain High" is one of the greatest songs ever committed to vinyl.
#110, I thought Sam Phillips discovered Elvis Presley...

Posted at 1:57AM on Feb 2nd 2008 by PUNKBOOKKEEPER

162. This is good

Posted at 7:13PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Buy Actos

163. Thank you

Posted at 7:14PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Buy Naprosyn

164. Thank you

Posted at 6:49PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Buy Phentermine

165. Rest in Peace, Ike.

One of the greats now belongs to the ages.

Posted at 12:08PM on Jul 3rd 2008 by NIKO