Ike Turner's King of Rhythm - I'm Tore Up - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Ike considered himself a piano man, but the way he cut loose on the Strat influenced legions of guitarists who followed. Here are 22 tracks of his most ferocious string bending, whammy-bar hammering and awesomely choppy chording Ho Ho; Prancin'; The Gulley; The Groove; Potato Mash; Going Home; The Rooster; Cubano Jump; Twistin' the Strings, and more!

During the 'Revue' tour alongside his regular group 'Ike & Tina Turner', the incredibly talented musician, songwriter, producer, and engineer Ike Turner managed to find moments amidst his busy schedule to venture beyond his usual sound. Seizing any spare time he could spare, Ike would gather his band and head to a nearby studio, where they would record this collection of funky soul jams. These 12 remarkable tracks delved into a previously unknown facet of Ike's musicality, unveiling a fresh perspective on his immense talent on tracks including InchThinking BlackInch, InchGetting NastyInch (featuring the piano skills of Billy Preston), InchScotty SoulingInch, InchNuttin' UpInch and, InchFunky Mule.Inch

Limited double metallic gold colored vinyl LP pressing released to coincide with the album's 20th Anniversary. This package comes with an 8-page booklet that includes rare images from the original album and single photo shoots. The booklet also includes a very special pair of revelatory new essays 1) an appreciation of Maxwell and his music by noted R&B scholar, music/culture critic, journalist and filmmaker Nelson George; and 2) a behind-the-scenes reminiscence on the making of Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite penned by music industry veteran Mitchell Cohen, who, as Senior Vice President of A&R at Columbia Records, signed Maxwell to the tag and helped shepherd the music from raw concept to full realization. Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite was released on April 2, 1996, by Columbia Records. Maxwell recorded the album between 1994 and 1995 at Electric Lady Studios, RPM, Sorcerer, and Chung King Studios in New York City, and CRC Studios in Chicago. The record's music features a mellow, groove-based sound with elements of funk, jazz, smooth soul, and quiet storm. A concept album, Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite was composed as a song cycle that focuses on an adult romance, based in part on Maxwell's personal experiences.