The Ike and Tina Turner Revue was one of the highest energy ensembles on the soul circuit in the late '60s and early '70s. Their first hit, "A Fool in Love," was recorded in 1961 when another singer failed to show up for a session. After several early '60s hit R&B singles, including "It's Gonna Work Out Fine" in 1961, they became major stars in England. A 1971 cover version of John Fogerty's "Proud Mary" reached No. ...show more

The Ike and Tina Turner Revue was one of the highest energy ensembles on the soul circuit in the late '60s and early '70s. Their first hit, "A Fool in Love," was recorded in 1961 when another singer failed to show up for a session. After several early '60s hit R&B singles, including "It's Gonna Work Out Fine" in 1961, they became major stars in England. A 1971 cover version of John Fogerty's "Proud Mary" reached No.

4 on the pop chart. Ike and Tina divorced in 1976. TIMELINE November 5, 1931: Ike Turner was born. November 26, 1939: Tina Turner was born.

March 1, 1951: Sam Phillips records "Rocket 88" with singer Jackie Brenston and Ike Turner's band. for Chess records. This recording is widely considered the first rock and roll record. October 17, 1960: Ike and Tina Turner hit #27 on pop and #3 on R&B with the Sue records single "A Fool In Love". ...show less