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Ike Turner dead at 76

by Kaitlin | December 12, 2007 at 01:42 pm

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TMZ has confirmed that music legend and the former Mr. Anna Mae Bullock has died. He was 76.

Turner apparently died in his home in San Marcos, Calif., just outside of San Diego.

Sources close to the family tell TMZ he may have died in his sleep.

Anna Mae Bullock became Tina Turner under Ike's tutellage. The two married, and Tina later alleged that Ike physically abused her, a claim he fervently denied his entire life. That reputation sidelined his pioneering music career:

Turner, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is credited by many
rock historians with making the first rock 'n' roll record,
Rocket 88, in 1951. Produced by the legendary Sam Phillips, it was groundbreaking for its use of distorted electric guitar.

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ryan

at 13:43 on December 12th, 2007

Kaitlin, thanks for getting this story out so quickly. It will now show up on the home page for four hours. If new developments justify it, I'll renew this flag for another cycle.

Rob Peters

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at 13:48 on December 12th, 2007

Super speedy. Thanks KLF.

Jordan Yerman

at 14:04 on December 12th, 2007

Turner's website is currently not responding; meanwhile, the Courier Mail (as well as others, I'm sure, by the time this comment gets posted) is carrying the story.