Video Overview
This video features a 2004 live performance of “Ike’s Tune” by the legendary rock and roll pioneer Ike Turner and his long-running band, The Kings of Rhythm. The recording is likely from a concert venue, such as the Jazz à Vienne festival in 2004, where the band performed.
The Kings of Rhythm
The Kings of Rhythm is a band that Ike Turner led throughout his career, beginning in the Mississippi Delta in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The group is famous for recording “Rocket ’88′” in 1951, which is often cited as one of the first rock and roll records. While the lineup changed over the years, Turner held onto the band’s name.
“Ike’s Tune” Context
“Ike’s Tune” is a piece that has been a part of the Kings of Rhythm’s repertoire, appearing on albums such as the live recording Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm: Live In Concert. The track itself is an instrumental piece that showcases the band’s foundation in blues, boogie-woogie, and rhythm and blues.
Late Career Performance
This 2004 performance showcases Ike Turner in his later career, continuing to perform the blues and rhythm sound that he helped invent. His musical legacy is deeply rooted in his work with the Kings of Rhythm and his ability to blend various musical styles.