Chapter 7: Touring Summary and Analysis

Ike and Tina still have no new hits. Ike signs a recording contract with Juggy Murray. Ike takes the $40,000 money upfront and buys a house in South Los Angeles. He basically reneges on his contract with Murray, recording what he wants and just sending Murray the master. Tina is not overly thrilled with the new house. The four kids—Ike's two, Tina's son Craig and the baby they have together—come to live with them. They bring the housekeeper they had in St. Louis to watch the kids. They soon leave for another road trip. The tour starts off in California, then eventually encompasses the rest of the United States. They are gone most of the time and have a week off at the end of the year which is largely devoted to rehearsals.

The tour is...