Facts of Twanna Turner Melby
Full Name:	Twanna Turner Melby
Gender:	Female
Country:	United States
Horoscope:	N/A
Status	Single
Grandparents	Beatrice Cushenberry and Izear Luster Turner
Aunt	Ethel May Turner
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Mixed
Religion	Christianity
Father	Ike Turner
Mother	Margaret Ann Thomas
Siblings	Mia Turner, Ronnie Turner, Michael Turner, Ike Turner Jr
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Twanna Turner Melby became famous as the daughter of Ike Turner. Ike is an American guitarist, Pianist, Drummer, and bandleader. He was popular in n the 1960s and 1970s. Ike was also a talent scout and producer for Sun Records and Modern Records. As a very famous person, he has been included in the St. Louis Walk of Fame, the Clarksdale Walk of Fame, the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, the Blues Hall of Fame, and the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.

Early Life of Twanna Turner Melby

Twanna Turner Melby was born in 1959 in The United States of America. As of 2023, she is 64 years old. Her mother’s name is Margaret Ann Thomas and her father’s name is Ike Turner. Her father was an American musician. Twanna has four siblings, Mia Turner, Ronnie Turner, Michael Turner, and Ike Turner Jr.

Ethel May Turner is the name of her aunt. Her grandmother’s name is Beatrice Cushenberry and Izear Luster Turner is the name of her grandfather. Similarly, she holds American nationality and is of mixed ethnic background. She follows Christianity as a religion.

Twanna Turner Melby’s Fathers Relationship Status

Twanna’s father Ike got married when he was only 16 years old. He tied his marriage knot on April 10, 1948, with Edna Dean Stewart of Ruleville, Mississippi. But the couple gets separated because Ike’s wife Edna did not want to stay in Clarksdale. So, Edna left Turner and returned to Ruleville. After this Ike was in a romantic relationship with Velma Davis (née Dishman).

Velma is the elder sister of former Ikette Joshie Armstead. At first, they meet each other at the Cotton Club on Camplin Avenue in Yazoo City, Mississippi in 1948.

In the year 1949, Velma gave birth to her daughter Linda Turner Bullock. She claimed that Turner is the father of her daughter. But Turner said that he is not the biological father. The couple married on September 19, 1950. Then he married Rosa Lee Sane who had mental issues. So, Rosa’s family put her in an insane asylum.

He tried many times to connect with Rosa but he never saw her again. Then again he married Marion Louis Lee (Bonnie Turner) in Clarksdale on September 24, 1952. In the year 1953, the couple went to Sarasota, Florida for a gig. At that time Bonnie ran off to New York with another man.

Then both of them signed in the divorce paper in the year 1955. Then he married another woman named Alice in Helena, Arkansas. At the same time, Alice was dating his vocalist Johnny O’Neal. But she gets married, Ike Turner.

He was linked with Annie Mae Wilson from Greenville, Mississippi. The couple gets married in the mid-1950s. Sadly, Annie left Ike for a policeman after they moved to East St. Louis, Illinois. Ike dated another girl Lorraine Taylor. She became his live-in girlfriend and had two children of her own. She also became the mother of two sons from her relationship with Ike. Michael and Ike Jr is the name of their sons.

Twanna Turner Melby Father’s Ike Turner’s Net Worth

Twanna’s father Ike’s Net Worth was estimated to be around $500000 at the time of his death. He earned this amount from his primary source of income as an American musician, songwriter, and producer as well. According to some online resources, the average salary of an American musician ranges from $34,915 to $53,909 per year.

Career Line of Twanna Turner’s Father

• Twanna’s father Ike started his career by joining a local rhythm ensemble called the Tophatters.
• At a young age, he formed the Kings of Rhythm band.
• He also recorded the song Rocket 88 at Memphis Recording Service with his band in March 1951.
• Ike moved to West Memphis, Arkansas, and played with various local bands.
• He also played piano on King’s early records You Know I Love You and 3 O’Clock Blues.

FAQs of Twanna Turner

What affected Twanna Turner’s Father’s career?

Twanna was addicted to cocaine and had legal troubles. He was accused of Domestic violence by his wife in her autobiography I, Tina. Due to this, his career got impacted.

How did Twanna Turner’s Father Ike Die?

Twanna’s father Ike took his last breath from this world on December 12, 2007. He was 76 years old at the time of his death. The cause of his death was drug overdose.

What is Twanna Turner famous for?

Twanna Turner is famous as the daughter of a well-known American guitarist, Pianist, Drummer, and bandleader Ike Turner.