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Born in Toledo, Ohio in 1952, Ike Stubblefield began his musical journey in 1968 with Motown Revue acts and quickly established himself as one of the era's leading Hammond B-3 organists. Over a career spanning decades, Ike graced stages with legends like George Benson, B.B. King, Ike & Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, and the Jerry Garcia Band. He helped shape vibrant organ-centered scenes on both coasts, opening clubs such as The Purple Onion in Vancouver and The Blue Room in Atlanta, before being inducted into the Atlanta Hard Rock Café Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2010, he contributed keys on nine tracks for a Cee Lo Green session and led The Ike Stubblefield Trio on various projects. Ike's discography includes standout records like Righteous! (2014), Lifeboat (2008, with Jimmy Herring), and Let It Burn (2012, Ruthie Foster). His legacy continues to inspire players and fans around the world.