Ike Turner Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ike Turner.

Ike Turner (1931–2007) was an American musician, bandleader, and record producer. He is best known for his contributions to the development of rhythm and blues and rock and roll music styles. Turner formed the band Kings of Rhythm and is credited with recording the first rock and roll song, "Rocket 88," in 1951. He also discovered and mentored the iconic singer Tina Turner, with whom he had a tumultuous personal and professional relationship. Despite his musical talent and achievements, his legacy is marred by allegations of domestic abuse. Ike Turner remains an influential figure in the history of popular music.

I'm not gonna try to defend, or undo what's been done. All I

I'm not gonna try to defend, or undo what's been done. All I could say about whatever's been done, it's been done, and it's water under the bridge. I have no regrets of my life.

Ike Turner

Life

I'm really thankful to God, man. Like now, I'm really making

I'm really thankful to God, man. Like now, I'm really making a real comeback with my group. With or without a record, with or without a movie. And behind all the negative press behind this movie.

Ike Turner

Thankful

They used to say it was bad for Indians to drink, but it's b

They used to say it was bad for Indians to drink, but it's bad for anybody. When they drink they lose their cool, a lot of us. Like when we played with Sonny Boy, I would never get paid, you know. He would drink up all the money.

Ike Turner

Cool