Ike Turner

jeffrey · 12-12-2007, 06:23 PM

Ike Turner died today.

A lot of us may not have agreed with his lifestyle.

However, he did as much for our brand of car as almost anyone.

Ike's landmark 1951 song "Rocket 88" shook the Nation.

It also made America at large aware of two strange new concepts.

#1 Oldsmobile "muscle cars"

#2 Rock and Roll

A visionary in retrospect, and no small feat for a man of his background.

Rest in peace, Ike.

ozoneblue · 12-12-2007, 07:26 PM

RIP& Rock-n-Roll

Oldsguy · 12-13-2007, 04:55 AM

Yeah, many people don't consider the contribution he (and other black artists) made to rock and roll. Two that come to my mind immediately are Aaron Neville (almost country) and Lenny Cravitz (sp). Not to mention the whole Motown scene of the sixties and early seventies. Those of us that are older than 40 can remember so many songs that were on the radio that we would sing to and probably don't even know how many were by black artists.

88 coupe · 12-15-2007, 01:33 AM

I'm glad you Geezers are here to tell the rest of us, how history really happened.

Norm

Oldsguy · 12-15-2007, 06:07 AM

YOU Geezers??????

keith6989 · 12-17-2007, 03:56 PM

Oh my god!!!! How old was he? Geezers? I'm 15 and rocket88 is one of my favourite songs. I can't belive he is dead. I was just getting back to the forum after summer and this is the first thing i read. anyone know of any other songs he wrote?

kevinkpk · 12-17-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by keith6989

Oh my god!!!! How old was he? Geezers? I'm 15 and rocket88 is one of my favourite songs. I can't belive he is dead. I was just getting back to the forum after summer and this is the first thing i read. anyone know of any other songs he wrote?

Reverand Ike, wrote ( I think) proud Mary, nutbush city limits. He was 73? He also had a "ministry" that was Reverand Ike in California. I can remember him saying about love don't pay the rent. Actually he passed away last week.

88 coupe · 12-17-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinkpk

Reverand Ike ........

Reverend? Are you thinking of "Little Richard" Penniman?

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........ wrote ( I think) proud Mary ........

Written by John Fogerty and first recorded by "Creedence Clearwater Revival". "Ike and Tina Revue" (among others) covered it.

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........ nutbush city limits ........

Written by Tina Turner.

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........ He was 73? ........

Nov 5, 1931 – Dec 12, 2007 = 76.

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........ He also had a "ministry" that was Reverand Ike in California ........

Not the same guy. Ike Turner lived a far different lifestyle.

http://www.revike.org/bio.asp

Norm

jeffrey · 12-18-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by keith6989

Oh my god!!!! How old was he? Geezers? I'm 15 and rocket88 is one of my favourite songs. I can't belive he is dead. I was just getting back to the forum after summer and this is the first thing i read. anyone know of any other songs he wrote?

Well, son, for a boy of your age, you sure have good taste in music.

Ike was a great man, and you better belive it.

Modern Motoring · 12-20-2007, 03:57 PM

I saw a headline someplace... " Ike beats Tina to death "

71rocket · 12-22-2007, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Modern Motoring

I saw a headline someplace... " Ike beats Tina to death "

She left before that happened. kudos to her for making a name for herself.

Modern Motoring · 12-22-2007, 09:30 AM

somehow you lost the irony on that headline.........

J-(Chicago) · 12-22-2007, 09:33 AM

Get it......?
they were racing.

Of course the one with the rocket 88 won

54olds · 12-30-2007, 02:35 PM

<I>I saw a headline someplace... " Ike beats Tina to death "</I>

LOL!

12-12-2007, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
jeffrey Rocketeer Jr. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 112	Ike Turner Ike Turner died today. A lot of us may not have agreed with his lifestyle. However, he did as much for our brand of car as almost anyone. Ike's landmark 1951 song "Rocket 88" shook the Nation. It also made America at large aware of two strange new concepts. #1 Oldsmobile "muscle cars" #2 Rock and Roll A visionary in retrospect, and no small feat for a man of his background. Rest in peace, Ike.

12-13-2007, 04:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,557	Yeah, many people don't consider the contribution he (and other black artists) made to rock and roll. Two that come to my mind immediately are Aaron Neville (almost country) and Lenny Cravitz (sp). Not to mention the whole Motown scene of the sixties and early seventies. Those of us that are older than 40 can remember so many songs that were on the radio that we would sing to and probably don't even know how many were by black artists. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

12-15-2007, 01:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
88 coupe Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southern CA Posts: 755	I'm glad you Geezers are here to tell the rest of us, how history really happened. Norm __________________ I love the reaction when they find out it's not a Big Block Chev . . . . . . . It gets even better when they find it's all Olds.

12-15-2007, 06:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,557	YOU Geezers?????? __________________ Dan '46 2 door

12-17-2007, 03:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
keith6989 2Blue 55" Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 377	Oh my god!!!! How old was he? Geezers? I'm 15 and rocket88 is one of my favourite songs. I can't belive he is dead. I was just getting back to the forum after summer and this is the first thing i read. anyone know of any other songs he wrote? __________________ Robert 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88

12-12-2007, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
ozoneblue Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 404	RIP& Rock-n-Roll

12-20-2007, 03:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Modern Motoring Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 115	I saw a headline someplace... " Ike beats Tina to death "

12-22-2007, 09:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
Modern Motoring Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 115	somehow you lost the irony on that headline.........

12-22-2007, 09:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,403	Get it......? they were racing. Of course the one with the rocket 88 won __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

12-30-2007, 02:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
54olds New 1954 Olds 88 owner! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 49	<I>I saw a headline someplace... " Ike beats Tina to death "</I> LOL!

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