Tina Turner
Ike and Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who has been referred to as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including 12 Grammy Awards. Her life story is quite interesting and has been documented in various forms including books, documentaries and movies. List of awards and nominations here
Tina Turner timeline: key milestones
November 26, 1939 – Born Anna-Mae Bullock in Nutbrush, Tennessee;
1956 – Moves to St. Louis, meets Ike Turner;
1960 – Takes the stage name Tina Turner, start of Ike & Tina Turner Revue;
1962 – Marries Ike Turner in Tijuana, Mexico;
1966 – Ike & Tina open for Rolling Stones on UK tour;
1968 – Attempts suicide after years of abuse by Ike;
1969 – Earns Grammy Award for “Proud Mary”;
1975 – Stars in her first film, “Tommy” by The Who;
1976 – Files for divorce from Ike;
1984 – Releases comeback album “Private Dancer”;
1985 – Stars in “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome”;
1991 – Is inducted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as duo act with Ike;
1993 – Is played by Angela Basset in biographical film “What’s love got to do with it?”;
2005 – Receives Kennedy Center honors;
2008 – Embarks on 50th Anniversary Tour;
2009 – Retires officially from performing;
2013 – Becomes a Swiss citizen;
2018 – “Tina” musical debuts in London;
2021 – Is inducted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as solo act;
May 24, 2023 – Passes away in Switzerland, aged 83.
Here are some useful links and videos on the life of Tina Turner:
Biography.com provides a detailed biography of Tina Turner’s life.
NPR.org has an article on a new documentary that explores Tina Turner’s life.
Harvard Business Review has an interview with Tina Turner where she talks about her life and career.
Additional Information - brief:
Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, in 1939.
She began her music career in the early 1950s, singing with Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm.
In 1960, she married Ike Turner and they became one of the most successful husband-and-wife duos in music history.
However, their marriage was also troubled, and they divorced in 1978.
After her divorce, Tina Turner went on to have a successful solo career, winning eight Grammy Awards and selling over 100 million records worldwide.
She is considered one of the most iconic and influential singers of all time.
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