As husband and wife, Ike & Tina Turner headed up one of the most potent live acts on the R&B circuit during the "60s and early "70s. Guitarist and bandleader Ike kept his ensemble tight and well-drilled while throwing in his own distinctively twangy plucking; lead vocalist Tina was a ferocious whirlwind of power and energy, a raw sexual dynamo who was impossible to contain when she hit the stage, leading some critics to call her the first female singer to embody the true spirit of rock & roll. In their prime, the Ike & Tina Turner Revue specialized in a hard-driving, funked-up hybrid of soul and rock that, in its best moments, rose to a visceral frenzy that few R&B acts of any era could hope to match. Effusively praised by white rock luminaries like the Rolling Stones and Janis Joplin, Tina was unquestionably the star of the show, with a hugely powerful, raspy voice that ranks among the all-time soul greats. However, the synergy of their respective prowess combined is not to be underestimated - the work of Ike Turner has been increasingly appreciated since his death in December 2007, and this is a fine example of his all-round talent. Highly regarded UK label Acrobat Music is launching its US operations with this as well as other re-issues that offer high quality and excellent value on October 21st 2008. All of the Premier Collection titles are showcased in deluxe packages with unique, consistent packaging, which include o-cards, extensive liner notes and either a large number of tracks or lengthy play time. Acrobat will be establishing its presence as the premier independent re-issue label in the US through its distribution deal with TVT Distribution. Sings The Blues reissues 18 selections from two Blue Thumb Records releases, The Hunter and Outta Season, including among others, the hits Bold Soul Sister and I"ve Been Loving You Too Long. Ike accompanies Tina"s terrific vocals with his blistering blues guitar across a selection of songs associated with such blues greats as Jimmy Reed, Lowell Fulson, B.B.King, Albert King and Junior Parker. Sings The Blues includes extensive liner notes which quote from Ike"s biography Takin" My Name Back, plus images of the dynamite duo.