Here’s a full profile on the legendary Tina Turner
Tina Turner
Birth Name: Anna Mae Bullock
Born: November 26, 1939 – Nutbush, Tennessee, USA
Died: May 24, 2023 – Küsnacht, Switzerland
Occupation: Singer, Actress, Author
Known As: “The Queen of Rock & Roll”
Early Life
- Grew up in rural Nutbush, Tennessee, picking cotton as a child.
- Sang in the church choir and discovered her love for performance early.
- Moved to St. Louis in her teens, where she met Ike Turner, joining his band Kings of Rhythm.
Rise to Fame with Ike Turner
- In 1960, released the hit “A Fool in Love” under the name Tina Turner.
- Formed the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, one of the most electrifying live acts of the 1960s–70s.
- Famous songs included “River Deep – Mountain High,” “Proud Mary” (Grammy-winning), and “Nutbush City Limits.”
- Despite success, Tina endured years of abuse and control from Ike, finally leaving him in 1976 with only 36 cents and a gas station credit card.
Solo Career & Global Superstardom
- Rebuilt her career in the late 1970s–1980s, starting almost from scratch.
- Her 1984 album “Private Dancer” became a phenomenon.
- Featured hits like “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Private Dancer,” and “Better Be Good to Me.”
- Won 4 Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year.
- Other hits: “We Don’t Need Another Hero” (Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome), “The Best,” “Typical Male,” “I Don’t Wanna Fight.”
- Known for her powerful stage presence, raspy voice, and explosive energy.
Acting
- Starred as the fierce Aunty Entity in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985).
- Subject of the 1993 biopic “What’s Love Got to Do with It” (starring Angela Bassett), which chronicled her escape from abuse and rise to stardom.
Awards & Achievements
- 12 Grammy Awards (including Lifetime Achievement).
- Over 100 million records sold worldwide.
- Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (twice: with Ike in 1991, solo in 2021).
- Recognized as one of the greatest performers of all time by Rolling Stone.
- First Black woman and first female artist to cover Rolling Stone magazine.
Personal Life
- Married German music executive Erwin Bach in 2013 after a long partnership.
- Became a Swiss citizen in 2013.
- Battled health issues in later years (stroke, kidney disease, intestinal cancer).
- Passed away peacefully in Switzerland at 83 years old.
Legacy
- Tina Turner is celebrated as a survivor, trailblazer, and icon.
- Her story of resilience—from escaping abuse to conquering the global stage—has inspired millions.
- Songs like “Proud Mary” and “The Best” remain anthems of empowerment.
- Her life became a Broadway show (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and a 2021 documentary (Tina).
