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“I always considered myself being an organizer. I'm very good at teaching singers, I'm very good at staging a show, to entertain people. But I never included myself. I never applied this to me as an artist.”

Quote by Ike Turner

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Ike Turner, born John Henry Turner, was an American musician, singer, and music producer. Born on November 5, 1931, and passing away on December 12, 2007, Turner was a significant figure in the development of rhythm and blues and rock and roll. He was known for his contributions to these genres and is recognized as one of the key figures in the history of rock music. more

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