Blog Series: The Rise and Fall of Ike Turner – Blog 5: The Complicated Legacy of Ike Turner: Genius or Villain?
Ike Turner’s legacy remains a polarizing subject in the world of music. On one hand, he is lauded as a pioneering force behind the birth of rock ‘n’ roll, credited for his role in creating the 1951 hit “Rocket 88,” often regarded as the first rock song. Turner’s work as a talent scout, musician, and […]