| Birth Day | November 5, 1931 |
| Birth Place | Clarksdale, MS |
| Age | 89 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Dec 12, 2007 (age 76) |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Bandleader, singer, Songwriter, and Producer who worked in many different genres, like funk and blues. He released "Rocket 88."
He saw his father killed by a white mob and later endured abuse by his alcoholic stepfather. His first group was the rhythm ensemble The Tophatters.
He had a dangerous relationship with cocaine and other drugs.
He was married six times: first to Lorraine Taylor, then to Bonnie Mae Wilson, to Tina Turner, to Margaret Ann Thomas, to Jeanette Bazzell, and finally to Audrey Madison. He had a total of seven children.
He inspired many of his contemporaries like Little Richard.
