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Robbie Montgomery began her career in the 1960s as an Ikette. The Ikettes was the backing group for soul duo sensation Ike & Tina Turner.After her lung collapsed and she could no longer sing, Robbie took her mother's soul food recipes, and created "Sweetie Pie's" St. Louis' soul food restaurant run by Miss Robbie and her family.
Robbie Montgomery (born June 16, 1940) is an American singer and restaurateur. She is noted for being one of the original Ikettes in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue in the 1960s. After her tenure as an Ikette, she was a member of the Mirettes , and then became a "Night Tripper" for Dr. John .
The most popular line-up consisted of Robbie Montgomery, Venetta Fields, and Jessie Smith. It was this trio that later morphed into The Mirettes . As the 1960s progressed, the Ikettes became known for their sexy onstage appearance; minidresses , long hair and high-energy dance routines that mirrored their mentor Tina Turner .
No longer with us is Don Grady, who played Robbie and entered the music industry after the show ended. He released an original album in 2008. Grady died in 2012 at 68 years old.
“I just miss Robbie, period,” says Martin Scorsese, talking about a professional and personal relationship with Robbie Robertson that lasted 47 years. “The friendship, the work, the tales he ...
Arnett is also an author, co-writing a book for kids with Olsen titled Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective, published in June 2022.Olsen told People, “Robbie and I couldn't be more thrilled to ...
Robbie Williams collaborated with Australian pop star Kylie Minogue on the song "Kids". The single peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 2000. Williams also collaborated with Australian film star Nicole Kidman on a cover of Frank and Nancy Sinatra's "Somethin' Stupid". The single reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 2001.
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