Last Updated: 25 May, 2023 | Views: 506
Age: 83
Profession: Singer
Other Profession(s): Actress, Author, Dancer, Composer, Choreographer, Record Producer, Song writer
Famous For: The First Female on the Cover of Rolling Stone Magazine
Higher Education: George Washington Carver High School
About (Profile/Biography):
Tina Turner, a known singer, was born on November 26, 1939, and died on May 24, 2023. Her career began with the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before she launched a solo career that established her as a "Queen of Rock and Roll". As a member of Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm, Turner began her music career in 1957. The first record she released under the name Little Ann was "Boxtop" in 1958. With the hit duet single "A Fool in Love," she debuted as Tina Turner in 1960.
Tina Turner Career:
• 1958: Tina Turner joins a local rhythm and blues band called the Kings of Rhythm and meets Ike Turner, who would become her musical partner and husband.
• 1961: Tina and Ike Turner release their first single, "A Fool in Love," which becomes a hit and marks the beginning of their successful musical partnership.
• 1966: Tina Turner releases signature song, "River Deep – Mountain High," produced by Phil Spector.
• 1971: Tina Turner separates from Ike Turner due to their tumultuous and abusive relationship.
• 1986: Tina Turner releases her autobiography, "I, Tina," which details her tumultuous relationship with Ike Turner and her journey to success.
• 1989: Tina Turner's album "Foreign Affair" is released, featuring the hit singles "The Best" and "Steamy Windows." The album sells millions of copies worldwide.
• 1993: Angela Bassett portrays Tina Turner in the film, and it becomes a critical and commercial success.
• 1996: Tina releases the album "Wildest Dreams," featuring the hit single "Missing You."
• 2000: Tina Turner announces her farewell tour, the "Twenty Four Seven Tour," which spans several continents and becomes one of the highest-grossing tours of all time.
• 2008: Tina Turner performs at the Grammy Awards alongside Beyoncé, delivering an electrifying performance of "Proud Mary."
• 2018: Tina Turner attends the premiere of the musical "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" in London, which tells her life story and features her hit songs.
Tina Turner Popular Song:
• 1974: Tina Turns the Country On!
• 1975: Acid Queen
• 1978: Rough
• 1979: Love Explosion
• 1984: Private Dancer
• 1986: Break Every Rule
• 1989: Foreign Affair
• 1996: Wildest Dreams
• 1999: Twenty-Four Seven
Tina Turner Awards:
• 1993: World Music Awards
• 1993: Essence Awards
• 2014: Soul Music Hall of Fame
• 2015: St. Louis Classic Rock Hall of Fame
• 2019: Turner inducted Memphis Music Hall of Fame and many more!
Tina Turner Unknown Facts:
• Tina Turner Birth Name: Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock.
• Tina Turner Childhood in Nutbush: Tina Turner grew up in the small town of Nutbush, Tennessee. This rural upbringing greatly influenced her music and later became the inspiration for her hit song "Nutbush City Limits."
• Tina Turner Ike Turner's Discovery: Tina Turner was discovered by Ike Turner while she was performing with a local band, the Kings of Rhythm, at a club in St. Louis. Ike was immediately impressed by her talent and invited her to join his band.
• Tina Turner Gospel Background: Tina Turner's early musical influences were rooted in gospel music.
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