Famous quote by Ike Turner

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I always considered myself being an organizer. Im very good at teaching singers, Im very good at staging a show, to ente
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"I always considered myself being an organizer. I'm very good at teaching singers, I'm very good at staging a show, to entertain people. But I never included myself. I never applied this to me as an artist"

- Ike Turner

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Ike Turner was a legendary musician and songwriter who was understood for his innovative method to music. In this quote, he is assessing his profession and how he has actually always been an organizer and teacher, but never ever applied this to himself as an artist. He acknowledges his capability to teach vocalists and stage a program to amuse people, but never considered himself an artist. This quote talks to Ike Turner's humility and his dedication to helping others be successful. He was a coach to lots of and his influence on the music market is still felt today. He was a leader in the music market and his tradition will survive on permanently.

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Ike Turner This quote is written / told by Ike Turner between November 5, 1931 and December 12, 2007. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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