Takin' back my name ike turner books

Ike turner went back into the hole in 2007 having never truly succeeded in taking back his name. Ike turner was due to fly into the uk for a tiein book promo schedule, complete with my own eagerly anticipated facetoface. Below are references indicating presence of this name in another database or other reference material. Before i describe ike turners takin back my nameand i will do so briefly, because i. Ever since ike turners exwife tina claimed that ike was an a. Takin back my name is that story, the real truth from the horses mouth. In 1999, ike turner released his own autobiography, takin back my name, which in part is a rebuttal of the image presented of him in tinas book and the film. He should take a rightful place in music history, however, even if he does so with the reputation, reinforced by his own book, as one of the biggest jerks, not just in music, but the universe. The ike and tina turner revue had a string of hits in the 1960s before the. Cawthorne, nigel and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books.

Nigel cawthorne audio books, best sellers, author bio. The autobiography of ike turner, as told to nigel cawthorne. Hij bracht een autobiografie uit, takin back my name, en in 2001 een nieuw album, here and now, dat werd genomineerd voor een grammy. Ike admits that he was abusive, but puts most of the blame on the monstrous drug habit that nearly killed him. In 2007, he won his first solo grammy in the best traditional blues album category for risin with the blues. Received a grammy nomination for his comeback album, 2001s here and now. The confessions of ike turner by ike turner 1999, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Share takin back my name ike turner musical with your friends. Ike tried to suggest that her claims were exaggerated, and offered his own version in his 2001 autobiography takin back my name. Izear luster turner, better known as ike turner, was born in clarksdale, mississippi. He released a 2001 album, here and now, that was nominated for grammy award. The best of ike turner ike turner on allmusic 1994 eighteen songs spotlighting turners work as a. A response of sorts to tinas own autobiography and the movie whats love got to do with it, ike turner and his coauthor claim that no excuses are made regarding drug use, violence and infidelities but att. Ever since ike turners exwife tina claimed that ike was an abusive and violent husband who frequently cheated on her and at times drove her near to suicide, ike.

Most of the sources listed are encyclopedic in nature but might be limited to a specific field, such as musicians or film directors. He was born in clarksdale, mississippi, in the heart of the delta region, on november 5, 1931. Many sources state turner s real name to be izear luster turner, jr. The confessions of ike turner is a 1999 autobiography by american musician ike turner with british writer nigel cawthorne. The confessions of ike turner by nigel cawthorne isbn. The confessions of ike turner written with nigel cawthorne.

Turner then recounts his life woven with inner thoughts and newfound perspectives. The book cuts between ikes first person voice and and paragraphs of. Ike was the younger of two siblings, he had an elder sister, named ethel may. He rebuilt his kings of rhythm band, and in 1999 published takin back my name. The book became a worldwide bestseller when it was released and led to the film adaptation, whats love got to do with it, in 1993 starring angela bassett as turner. Takin back my name begins with an introduction by musician little richard who emphasizes ike turner s influence as a rock n roll pioneer. The confessions of ike turner, that tina initiated their final fight by purposely irritating him so that she would have a reason to break up with him before they were scheduled to sign their new contract. The candid autobiography of ike turner, with his take his violent and disruptive relationship with tina turner. While there, he and tina were inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1991. Ike turner biography, celebrity facts and awards tv guide.

Vinyl 7 ike turner takin back my name 1970, vinyl discogs. Home takin back my name ike turner with nigel cawthorne. Ike turner, musician and songwriter in duo with tina. In a belated effort to rescue his reputation from the damage caused by tinas confessions, he is now promoting his own version of events in the new book takin back my name, which was written with the help of nigel cawthorne, a british. Used takin back my name ike turner with nigel cawthorne. Cawthorne, nigel and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. How one man discovered howlin wolf, ike turner, johnny cash, jerry lee lewis, and elvis presley, and how his tiny label, sun records of memphis, revolutionized the world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. American musician ike turner married tina turner, and the two. Dec 12, 2007 his autobiography, takin back my name, was published by a u. The confessions of ike turner by ike turner 1999, hardcover at the best. An audition and two callbacks later, he got the gig, and immersed himself in the life of ike. Provided to youtube by cdbaby takin back my name the mighty jeremiahs jambodians. If ever an entertainer needed public relations rehabilitation, ike turner is the man.

The confessions of ike turner by turner et al at over 30 bookstores. This highoctane musical will have you on your feet. Ike turner is a man labouring under a weight like 2,000 anvils. Save takin back my name ike turner musical to your collection. As a teenager ike played the piano and was a disc jockey on radio station wrox. His father, izear luster turner, was a minister for the local church. Ike turner during a concert at the the montreux jazz festival in switzerland in 2002. But one things for sure, ike turner was no mike tyson. Takin back my name ike turner with nigel cawthorne a. I got a temper, he admitted in 1999 in his autobiography, takin back my name.

Jun 01, 2001 ikes biography, takin my name back, authored by nigel cawthorne and published in 1998, was rife with explicit tales of adolescent sex and adult drug use. While in jail ike turner kicked his cocaine habit, and he began recording and touring again in the late 1990s. Amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry. Takin back my name is a great book about an intriguing yet flawed man. Ike turner s full name has been given as izear luster turner, and also as izear wister turner, the latter appearing in his 1999 autobiography, takin back my name. Ike turner born ike wister turner was an american musician, bandleader, talent scout, and record producer, best known for his work with his then wife t. Celeste ng, ann patchett, min jin lee and others on the books that bring them comfort. After over a decade of success as ike and tina turner see separate entry, tina finally opted to leave ike and the band in 1975.

Takin back my name by ike turner, 9781852278502, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dec, 2007 and made turner s name synonymous with domestic abuse. Ike turner academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Ike claimed in his 1999 autobiography, takin back my name. He was hauled in front of a senate select committee for the bamboo cage. The confessions of ike turner, which included such sensational episodes as an account of being sexually molested by. In his autobiography, takin back my name, published the same year, he addressed many of his flaws and failings and claimed to have been married fourteen. Ike and tina turner circa 1963 michael ochs archives.

Dec 14, 2007 he rebuilt his kings of rhythm band, and in 1999 published takin back my name. Audience chants for hillary clinton at tina musical. Admittedly, ike owns up to all his faults and doesnt hold back much, but that only leaves you feeling like all the things youve ever heard about ike turner over the years are true. The confessions of ike turner by turner, ike, cawthorne, nigel, little, richard isbn. Ever since ike turner s exwife tina claimed that ike was an abusive and violent. Save 2nd annual burst into books family paint and sip. The ike and tina turner revue was adopted as the bands name, and they achieved an immediate hit with the release of a fool in love on sue records. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The confessions of ike turner, which included such sensational episodes as. A talented and successful musician, ike turner was born november 5, 1931 in clarksdale, mississippi. That out of the way, i read much of takin back my name with my mouth open in disbelief. Ike turner, musician and songwriter in duo with tina turner. The confessions of ike turner hardcover may 20 1999.

Ever since ike turner s exwife tina claimed that ike was an a. I find takin back my name a funny title for this book. Ike turner, a disreputable rock pioneer, died on december 12th, aged 76. He did, however, admit to hitting her in his own 1999 autobiography, takin back my name. But ike repeatedly denied the accusations made in the book and. Handy awards the blues equivalent of the grammys and took honors for comeback album of the year.

Its not his small health problems, though well get to those. Ike turner original 1973 photo in concert guitar tina. After all, this was the man who cut what respected authorities consider to be the first ever rock n roll record. The commentary is laughable as it defends ike who admits to marrying 12 or so times, beating and mentally tormenting tina about whom he cant muster. He claims several publishing companies are currently bidding for the book, but will not name the publishers. Takin back my name the mighty jeremiahs w bonnie bramlett.

Theater event in park forest, il by theater 47 on saturday, march 28 2020 with 122 people interested. Ike and tina turner grammy 2007 for risin with the blues. Nigel cawthorne is the author of 164 books under his own name and as al cimino, alexander macdonald and gordon bowers. Sex lives of the presidents got him on the joan rivers show. Oct 09, 2018 ike and tina turner circa 1963 michael ochs archives. Take a journey into the life and career of ike and tina as told by ike turner. Ike is recognized as a pioneer in rocknroll, no denying, and of course we should take that into account, but genius does not justify the monster that even he admits that he was. The confessions of ike turner nigel cawthorne, ike turner on. It is dated on the back, 1973 photographer, chuck pulin. The confessions of ike turner 9780787110444 by turner, ike.