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Ike Turner Jr., Son of Tina and Ike Turner, Dead at 67" Corrected title: "Ike Turner Jr., Son of Tina and Ike Turner, Dead at 67

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Ike Turner Jr., his sister Mia Turner and his fiance Mary Ellis at Ike Turner’s memorial service in 2007. Corbis via Getty Images

Ike Turner Jr., his sister Mia Turner and his fiance Mary Ellis at Ike Turner’s memorial service in 2007. Corbis via Getty Images

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"Tina Turner's adopted son, Ike Turner Jr., a talented music producer and musician, has passed away at the age of 67. The news has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with tributes pouring in from fans and fellow artists.
Born in 1958 to Ike Turner Sr. and Lorraine Taylor, Ike Jr. was adopted by Tina Turner during her marriage to his father, which lasted from 1962 to 1978. As he grew up amidst his parents' whirlwind music career, Ike Jr.'s talents were evident, and he went on to become a skilled musician and sound engineer.
Tina's niece, Jacqueline Bullock, remembered Ike Jr. as more than a cousin, but a brother, as they grew up in the same famous household together. "As the son of Tina and Ike Turner, from an early age, his talents were evident as there wasn't an instrument he did not want to play," she said in a statement. "Eventually, Junior would end up helping to run Bolic Sound Studios, the recording studios founded by his father, Ike Turner."
Ike Turner Jr.'s life was marked by his passion for music, and he went on to win a Grammy Award in 2007 for Best Traditional Blues Album with his father for 'Risin' With The Blues.' Despite struggling with heart issues for years and a recent stroke, Ike Jr.'s legacy will live on through his music.
As the music industry mourns the loss of this talented individual, fans are paying tribute to Ike Turner Jr. on social media, sharing memories and condolences. Tina Turner's family has requested privacy during this difficult time, but their love and appreciation for Ike Jr.'s contributions to the music world are clear.
The music industry will miss Ike Turner Jr.'s talents, but his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of musicians and music lovers alike.",
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