The Ikettes, originally The Artettes, were a trio of female backing vocalists for the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Despite their origins, the Ikettes became successful artists in their own right. In the 1960s they had hits such as "I'm Blue " and "Peaches 'N' Cream". In 2017, Billboard ranked "I'm Blue " No. 63 on its list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.
The Ikettes in 1968. L-R: Ann Thomas, Maxayn Lewis, Pat Powdrill, Mary Jean Brown.
Tina Turner and the Ikettes (Ester Jones, Gail Stevens and Edna LeJeune Richardson) performing in Hamburg in 1972
Ike & Tina Turner were an American musical duo consisting of husband and wife Ike Turner and Tina Turner. From 1960 to 1976, they performed live as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, supported by Ike Turner's band, the Kings of Rhythm, and backing vocalists, the Ikettes. The Ike & Tina Turner Revue was regarded as "one of the most potent live acts on the R&B circuit."
Ike & Tina Turner in 1973
Ike & Tina Turner arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 1971
Ike & Tina Turner performing at Musikhalle Hamburg in Hamburg, 1972