Ike Turner Has Died

151. IKE,
your twisted vision is now lost .... Had you been the MAN and not the Matter of fact
oooh....you too my brother could have been LIVING on the French Riveria w Ms Tina
BUT NO!!!! you acted cray and I hope You took the time after all the parties, marriges, cocaine, and bull crap, to Repent: ' C -cause if you didnt Well that chapter is UP to
JAH.. Men usually die b4 woman any how SO Long live MS Tina and her European Man.
***NOTICE If any one is getting abused at this time Seek Help>>>!!!! Urgently
To the off spring Weep for him morn for him Light a candle ....................

Posted at 5:51PM on Dec 13th 2007 by Vonnjae

152. It's funny how hypocritical and narrow minded everyone here is. A man has passed away and there are people here who said he deserved it because he was a wife beater? If Tina could forgive him, how come you can't? I'm sure a lot of these people who are passing judgment are victims or know someone who is a victim of domestic abuse which is never okay.

By using this same standard that anyone who had committed domestic abuse, this means that you also believe Martin Luther King JR. deserved to die the way he did because "he had it coming to him because he was a wife beater". He has national holiday and we celebrate all the great things he did for our country, but none if should matter because he was a "wife beater". If you want to chastise a man after he passes, do it fairly and with apply it to all individuals. Think about it.

Posted at 5:01PM on Dec 13th 2007 by MLK TOO?

153. 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

154. I just wish everyone could get off the drugs. I wonder what his life would have been like without them. He obviously was a talented man. As for Tina.....she is one classy lady and my guess is that she hopes he is finally out of his own personal Hell which he lived in. I would be surprised if she spoke out publically, but I am sure she will issue a statement thru her publicist.

Posted at 5:20PM on Dec 13th 2007 by Joel in Atlanta

155. Ike's legacy in the music industry will never be forgotten? That ship sailed years ago! Tina Turner has pretty much made everyone else forget about anything Ike has done.

Posted at 5:55PM on Dec 13th 2007 by James

156. haha! Tina's deffinitely doing the happy dance-I know I am.

Posted at 7:49PM on Dec 13th 2007 by Kristin

157. In response to several unkind remarks re:Tina. Tina is very much alive, retired from touring (@ age 67. She has a home overlooking The Atlantic(France) and a home in Zurich, Switzerland. She is still recording and doing charitable interventions for Unicef, among other agencies. With regard to her "dead" career, she has filled more stadiums and musical venues than any other female solo entertainer ever. All this, despite physical, mental and emotional abuse of 16 years duration. I acknowledge Ike's contribution of music and am grateful that he experienced the success of his 2007 Grammy, truly. Now, as is inevitable for us all- its' God's call.

Posted at 8:52PM on Dec 13th 2007 by Annemorris

158. What's love got to do with it? I'm hoping that Tina's dancing around like the Tazmanian Devil right this very moment!!!! BYE IKE...

Posted at 4:13AM on Oct 27th 2008 by 4chunKookeez

159. Oh well I don't feel sorry or bad for a Woman beater, Now go and kick some ass in your new home in HELL.
You won't get no rest down there it's to hot to sleep, But you can always light up your CRACK PIPE.
Don't forget to share with the other crack heads.

Posted at 12:41AM on Dec 14th 2007 by peaches and cream

160. If no one liked Ike because he was such a badperson and didn't care about other's feelings, then what would those who still bash him even after his death, be considered to be from others who read and hear what they say about him now?

let him rest in peace

Posted at 9:24AM on Dec 14th 2007 by MR. ACCOUNTING

161. 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

162. 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

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

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

164. 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

165. 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