Turner denied claims of abuse by his former wife
He died at his home near San Diego, California. There was no immediate word on the cause of death.
He rose to fame in the 1960s, and is best remembered for his musical partnership and stormy marriage with Tina Turner, who said he abused her.
In later years he somewhat rehabilitated his image, and won a Grammy in 2007.
"Ike Turner passed away this morning. He was at his home," said Scott Hanover, an official at the performer's management company.
'Demonised'
Turner, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is credited by many music historians with making the first rock 'n' roll record in 1951.
Turner was also known as a prolific session guitarist and piano player.
After marrying Tina Turner in 1959, the pair produced a string of hits, including A Fool In Love, It's Gonna Work Out Fine.
The song River Deep Mountain High, produced by Phil Spector, was one of their most successful singles.
But Mr Turner will be forever remembered for his turbulent relationship with Tina Turner, the BBC's Peter Bowes in Los Angeles says.
In 2001, Mr Turner denied his ex-wife's claims that he abused her and expressed frustration that he had been demonised in the media.
In 2007, he won a Grammy award in the traditional blues album category for Risin' With the Blues.
Your comments:
Whatever his troubles were you can't take away what he contributed to the music world. Bowie and Jagger revived Tina Turner's career but Ike created it. Im not saying how he treated her in private was right, Im saying he is a musical genius whose contributions will be missed. I saw him perform at the Long Beach blues festival a few years back and his set blew everyone away. A true talent. R.I.P
Jason Urbanczyk, Los Angeles
I'm a huge Tina fan but there is no denying the debt music fans owe him and the enormous contribution he made to fashioning Tina Turner.
Denis O'Connor, London
This is such a loss to the music scene. He will be sadly missed for his talent. Not so much for what he did to Tina Turner that is unforgivable in a man. We still should not judge him for thing in the passed. He will be missed.
G Russell, Ayr
Ike Turner was one of the greatest musicians, arrangers and producers of the modern era. He invented rock n roll and you can not take that away from the man. Yes, he was a bad man but so were many of our musical heroes. Even today people with tarnished reputations top the charts, such as 50 Cent and Eminem. R.I.P. Ike
Gordon, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyneside
I know it will sound cruel, even though Tina lives in another country then Ike did. However, now Tina Turner can rest. No more having the fear of him coming into a room. No more looking over her shoulder.
Mike, Washington, DC
Ike's incredible dedication passion for his music has always inspired me. Seeing him play alongside Rosco Gordon showed two of the great blues players with such varying personalities- Ike's powerful and non compromising style and Rosco's sweeping, gentle manner- two of the greats gone. Now they're gone
Tom Blant, Canterbury, uk
Whilst he was portrayed as a wife beater, tyrant and good musician he was still a human being. Death is never good. My heart goes out to Tina who must be feeling the pain and mixed emotions after what happened to her
Kevin Ross, Scotland, UK
What an incredible musician this world has lost.Being a Turner fan I feel the loss and my heart is filled with grief. Every marriage has got ups and downs and we should not look at whatever happened between him and Tina.He will be missed.R.I.P
Doreen Nawa, Lusaka, Zambia
I saw Ike performing live a few years ago and for the first time. He "blew me away". That guy oozed talent that the stars of today may not even grasp.
Lance Munslow, Preston, UK
My deepest sympathy to the family. Ike was a musical genius who was determined to be a success.
Karen, Balto. City
As a music student, having studied soul music, I have only just come across what Ike Turner contributed to the music world. Although his tumultuous relationship with Tina was an issue during their respective careers, there is no denying that his death will have a serious impact throughout the music industry. His work as a singer, guitarist, pianist and most importantly as a songwriter will be forever captured on record, and in the end, the recognition for his work is the most important thing at this time. R.I.P. Ike
Tom Beck, Brighton, UK
Ike and Tina may have had a stormy relationship, but they put on a hella good show. He'll be missed.
Shell Lavender, Snowflake, Az. U.S.A.
Ike Turner was a musician's musician. He understood that music comes from PEOPLE, not just a singular performer. He knew how to craft and combine sounds to create complex yet compelling songs. He could mix class and strut with funk and dirt. And humor. You never miss the water til the well runs dry, and I will miss Ike Turner.
Dano delaMano, Minneapolis
I had the pleasure of meeting Ike when he played at the Koh Samui Music Festival in 2005. As one of the organisers I had plenty of time to talk with him and found him to be one of the nicest most open and honest people I have met. He admitted all the bad things he had done but said they had been overstated and that there are always two sides to the story - and only one had been told. Nevertheless, during his time here in Koh Samui he was the most accommodating of any of the famous stars we had here, no airs and graces, no silly demands. His most famous phrase during his stay was "What can I do to make this work?" A great guy and great musician who will be sadly missed.
Harry Bonning, Koh Samui, Thailand
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Ike Turner († 12. Dezember 2007)

 In seinem Haus in Kalifornien ist Ike Turner, amerikanische Musiklegende und langjähriger Ehemann von Tina Turner, im Alter von 76 Jahren am gestrigen Mittwoch gestorben.

Seine erste Rock'n-Roll-Platte produzierte er 1951. Jahre später traf der Künstler die damals 18-jährige Tina, die Turner 1959 heiratete und mit der er zwei Kinder hat. Beide zusammen erlangten mit mehreren Hits Weltruhm, trennten sich aber später wieder – auch privat. Den Vorwurf, seine Frau geschlagen zu haben, bestritt er gegenüber der Presse. Seinen Drogenkonsum aber musste Turner 1998 mit 17 Monaten Gefängnis bezahlen.

Noch in diesem Jahr erhielt Ike Turner für sein Album „Risin' With the Blues“ eine Grammy-Auszeichnung in der Kategorie „Bestes Traditionelles Bluesalbum“ verliehen.

„In meinem Herzen weiß ich, was ich bin. Und ich weiß, egal was ich getan habe, ob gut oder schlecht, alles zusammen machte mich zu dem, was ich heute bin.“