Trivia

It was revealed in an autopsy that he died of a cocaine overdose at age 76, complicated by emphysema and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

He fired Jimi Hendrix from his band because of his elaborate guitar solos.

When Elvis Presley was a truck driver in Memphis, he used to watch Ike play piano in the black clubs.

He was diagnosed with emphysema in 1994, a year after he quit smoking, and in his last years was very weak, having to use an oxygen mask.

He was awarded a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame at 6659 Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri on May 20, 2001.

One half of the famous Ike & Tina Turner duo together with his then wife Tina Turner, performing between 1960 and 1976.

His repertoire included blues, soul, rock and funk.

Born to Izear Luster Turner and his wife Beatrice Cushenberry.

Little Richard was inspired to play the piano after hearing his piano intro on "Rocket 88" and later used it note for note on "Good Golly, Miss Molly.".

Father of Mia Turner and Twanna Turner.

He recorded arguably the first rock 'n' roll song "Rocket 88" with his band the Kings of Rhythm, but the record was released a Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats.

He was married at least ten times, and sometimes claimed to have been married fourteen times.

Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame (2005).

Grandfather of Tiffany Turner and Heather Sweet.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with Tina Turner) (1991).

Cousin of Lester Jack.

Posthumously inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame (2015).

He was a talent scout for Sun Records and Modern Records.

Rolling Stone magazine editor David Fricke ranked him #61 on his list of 100 Greatest Guitarists.

He played piano on Albert King's first hit record, "Don't Throw Your Love on Me So Strong" in 1961.

He was a recipient of The Recording Academy's 2004 Heroes Award.

He was inspired by Sheena, Queen of the Jungle and Nyoka the Jungle Girl to create Tina Turner's stage persona.

He released the single "My Heart Belongs to You" / "Looking for My Baby" with his wife Bonnie Turner in 1952.

He played piano on B.B. King's first No. 1 song "3 O'Clock Blues" in 1951.

In the 1960s, he formed various records labels such as Sputnik, Teena, Prann, Innis, Sony and Sonja.