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Phil Spector defends Ike Turner @ Ike's funeral
The memorial service Friday for rock 'n' roll pioneer Ike Turner was much like the life of the troubled star: rich in music and applause, defensive about the nature of his legacy and, for good or bad, most memorable for its moments of controversy.Phil Spector, fabled record producer and recent celebrity defendant, decried Turner's defining public persona as the abusive former husband of Tina Turner, a reputation largely shaped by the 1993 film "What's Love Got To Do With It," which Spector called "that piece of trash movie that made up things about him." He also insisted, "Ike made Tina the jewel she was."
Spector also took potshots at Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg and Tina Turner, all of whom he said contributed to demonizing Turner, who died Dec. 12 at 76. [The Seattle Times]
Posted on December 22, 2007 10:43 PM
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Jeez, I really want PHIL SPECTOR to effing stand up for me! Kee-rist..just shows what a crud Ike was. RI farking P.
Posted by Hipnick | December 22, 2007 11:22 PM
Here I am to make some sense of it all.
Posted by The perfect speciman | December 23, 2007 12:42 AM
What time did Daft Punk play?
Posted by greg | December 23, 2007 12:58 AM
And like flies to shit, we can see above that the parade of morons is back once again
Posted by The ghost of Ike | December 23, 2007 1:40 AM
i guess spector just considers ike an amateur when it comes to violence against women. i mean when you actually shoot a woman, everything else just kind of pales in comparison.
Posted by ChrisF | December 23, 2007 1:47 AM
Was Phil Spector convicted of any crime recently? Oh wait i know the answer. No!
Posted by Anonymous | December 23, 2007 2:12 AM
Phil=Misogynist Ike=Women-Hater hmmmmm Who is going to speak at Spector's??? I hope it is soon. Aum Nameh
Posted by Infodiva | December 23, 2007 5:16 AM
Infodiva=dumb lesbian man-hater.
Posted by Anonymous | December 23, 2007 6:00 AM
1:40am, we all know what parade you'll be walking in. Bring your feathered boa.
Nice job Phil.
Posted by The perfect speciman | December 23, 2007 10:05 AM
This picture makes me ashamed to be a christian and that I have to answer to B/S I see there. I mean, I believe in redemption and forgiveness, but don't forget your three-piece suit and your cufflings, and may sure your tie matches your hanky, right? Oh, make sure your wife stands by your side - preferably your right - and doesn't say anything but always nods in agreement when you speak. And when she DOES speak, she repeats everything you just said. Oh, and if you're a Pastor, her title is "Assitant Pastor" by default because she's a good Christian girl.
BARF!!!!
Posted by b.LOUD | December 23, 2007 1:28 PM
Was OJ not available?
Posted by Peter | December 23, 2007 4:08 PM
b.LOUD-what are you smoking cause i want some
Posted by Anonymous | December 23, 2007 4:24 PM
Ike Turner was a gifted musician, songwriter and producer who had a fatal flaw, which detracts considerably from his legacy. However, he still had a notable influence on music ranging from the Rolling Stones even to R&B artists today.
Tina Turner made it through and even more so - flourished, but really are folks talking about "Thunderdome" when they consider her legacy?
Probably not.
Posted by Anonymous | December 24, 2007 12:33 PM
Thunderdome was awesome
Posted by Anonymous | December 25, 2007 9:40 AM
Wintersox is luv.
Posted by Anonymous | December 25, 2007 8:51 PM
Thunderdome? i'll always remember Tina Turner for her ThunderThighs!!!!
Posted by Anonymous | December 25, 2007 10:40 PM
Ike was really kind and considerate. He helped many people over the years with his money time
recourses, talent, and shelter.
If Ike ate you ate.
I mMet him in Bakersfield California in 1964 and shall remember him for allowing me to dream and become a better person.
Farwell Good Brother Ike!
Bobby Thomas
Posted by Bobby Thomas | January 10, 2008 9:42 PM
Ike was really kind and considerate. He helped many people over the years with his money time
recourses, talent, and shelter.
If Ike ate you ate.
I Met him in Bakersfield California in 1964 and shall remember him for allowing me to dream and become a better person.
Farwell Good Brother Ike!
Bobby Thomas
Posted by Bobby Thomas | January 10, 2008 9:42 PM
Ike was really kind and considerate. He helped many people over the years with his money time
recourses, talent, and shelter.
If Ike ate you ate.
I Met him in Bakersfield California in 1964 and shall remember him for allowing me to dream and become a better person.
Farwell Good Brother Ike!
Bobby Thomas
Posted by Bobby Thomas | January 10, 2008 9:42 PM
Musician Ike Turner died of a cocaine overdose, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Ike Turner, seen at last year's Grammys, died accidentally, the San Diego County medical examiner says.
"The cause of death for Ike Turner is cocaine toxicity with other significant conditions," Supervising Medical Examiner Investigator Paul Parker told CNN.
Contributing conditions included high blood pressure and emphysema, he said. "The manner of death is an accident," he added.
Turner, who died December 12 at age 76, was perhaps best known for the blues, soul and funk music he and his then-wife Tina performed with the Ikettes during the 1960s and 1970s. Their hits included "Proud Mary" and "I Want to Take You Higher
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 8:43 PM