Music legend Ike Turner has died aged 76. Turner's music career began in the forties, and by the end of the decade he had created the Kings Of Rhythm who proved influential in the then emerging rock 'n' roll genre. His reputation grew throughout the fifties, both as a musician and as an A&R exec, most notably for Sun Records.

Music legend Ike Turner has died aged 76. Turner's music career began in the forties, and by the end of the decade he had created the Kings Of Rhythm who proved influential in the then emerging rock 'n' roll genre. His reputation grew throughout the fifties, both as a musician and as an A&R exec, most notably for Sun Records.

But it was through his recruitment as a band member and then marriage to one Anna Mae Bullock that defined his career. Ike & Tina Turner released a number of big hits throughout the sixties and early seventies, including River Deep - Mountain High, I Want To Take You Higher and Nutbush City Limits.