Ike Turner went on to make music history as performer, arranger and producer. Turner, now 70 years old, has over 100 titles to his credit. He recorded memorable instrumental numbers highlighting his brash and bluesy guitar playing with Ike Turner & the Kings of Rhythm in the 1950s. In 1959, he discovered singer Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock). The Ike and Tina Turner Revue was one of the most explosive R&B groups of their time. They placed 25 records on the R&B charts including "I Idolize You," "It's Gonna Work Out Fine," "Poor Fool," and "Tra La La La La," which were top ten hits. Their most successful pop recording was a reworking of Creedance Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary" in 1971.

Ike Turner is a rare artist whose significant contributions to blues, R&B, and rock-n-roll span a career of over 50 years. His latest recording Here and Now (IKON/Bottled Majic) affirms that his music is timeless. Turner combines traditional delta roots with his funkier side on tunes like "You Can't Winnum All," "Gave You What You Wanted," and "I Need A-Nuddin'." Turner further spotlights his stinging blues guitar and rocking boogie piano playing on "Baby's Got It," "Ike's Theme," and "Swanee River Boogie," stomping through these classics with a young man's vigor.