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Tina Turner’s real name was Anna Mae Bullock. She was born on November 26, 1939. In some of her early years she lived in Nutbush, Tennessee.
Tina starred in 17 films, released 10 studio albums, and received 20 awards throughout her career. Tina sold over 200 million albums over her 6 decade career.
Tina met Ike Turner at a performance by his band, the ‘Kings of Rhythm’, in 1956, and soon became part of the act. The band later toured as Ike and Tina Turner Revue. “A Fool in Love” hit the pop charts in 1960 and a many hit singles followed. Ike and Tina were married in 1962. The couple later divorced in 1978 due to cocaine addicted Ike’s abuse of Tina.
In 1973 Tina said she turned to Buddhism to improve her life and never looked back.
Until 1983, Turner was considered a nostalgia act, performing mostly at hotel ballrooms and clubs in the United States. After various guest appearances on the albums of other artists, she released her debut solo album, ‘Private Dancer’ in 1984. It was a critical and commercial success selling more than 20 million copies worldwide.
Two movies Tina appeared in are The Who’s ‘Tommy’ as the Acid Queen in 1975 and the classic Mel Gibson film ‘Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome’ in 1985. She also has a cameo in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Last Action Hero’ movie of 1993, playing the Mayor.
In 1988, Tina Turner toured the world for her 1986 album,‘Break Every Rule’.During her show in Rio De Janeiro, she set a then-Guinness World Recordfor the largest paying audience for a solo performer, selling180,000 tickets.
In 2013, three weeks after her wedding to Erwin Bach, Tina suffered a stroke and she had to learn to walk again.
In 2016 Tina was diagnosed with intestinal cancer and later had a kidney transplant in 2017. On May 24, 2023, Tina died at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland, aged 83, following her long illness.
Tine Turner was the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll and will forever be remembered.
Tina starred in 17 films, released 10 studio albums, and received 20 awards throughout her career. Tina sold over 200 million albums over her 6 decade career.
Tina met Ike Turner at a performance by his band, the ‘Kings of Rhythm’, in 1956, and soon became part of the act. The band later toured as Ike and Tina Turner Revue. “A Fool in Love” hit the pop charts in 1960 and a many hit singles followed. Ike and Tina were married in 1962. The couple later divorced in 1978 due to cocaine addicted Ike’s abuse of Tina.
In 1973 Tina said she turned to Buddhism to improve her life and never looked back.
Until 1983, Turner was considered a nostalgia act, performing mostly at hotel ballrooms and clubs in the United States. After various guest appearances on the albums of other artists, she released her debut solo album, ‘Private Dancer’ in 1984. It was a critical and commercial success selling more than 20 million copies worldwide.
Two movies Tina appeared in are The Who’s ‘Tommy’ as the Acid Queen in 1975 and the classic Mel Gibson film ‘Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome’ in 1985. She also has a cameo in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Last Action Hero’ movie of 1993, playing the Mayor.
In 1988, Tina Turner toured the world for her 1986 album,‘Break Every Rule’.During her show in Rio De Janeiro, she set a then-Guinness World Recordfor the largest paying audience for a solo performer, selling180,000 tickets.
In 2013, three weeks after her wedding to Erwin Bach, Tina suffered a stroke and she had to learn to walk again.
In 2016 Tina was diagnosed with intestinal cancer and later had a kidney transplant in 2017. On May 24, 2023, Tina died at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland, aged 83, following her long illness.
Tine Turner was the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll and will forever be remembered.
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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@meggie I often wonder about the last statement that you made. I do enjoy opera, and classic music, also big band sounds of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, etc., will people listen in even 20 years?
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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@Spoiledbrat she was an amazing show woman, very sensual as well.
Spoiledbrat · F
@samueltyler2 I didn't pay a lot of attention to musicians or famous people and what they were about or accomplished back then. I just did my own life. I was really busy in my 20's because I worked and was a student so there was that too. I'm not trying to be rude but I wouldn't have any reason to care if she was sensual. I used to wonder what all the hype about her was because it was clear to me that she was received well. I couldn't figure out why. Lots of people have good voices.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@Spoiledbrat believe me I was busy, went from high school to college, to medical school, residency, had very little free time. I was not a groupie, but aware.
There are a lot of very talented artists, music and visual, and very few are lucky enough to make it big. Look at that day's performers though, strip away their special effects, special audio, and could they stand up to those in the past?
There are a lot of very talented artists, music and visual, and very few are lucky enough to make it big. Look at that day's performers though, strip away their special effects, special audio, and could they stand up to those in the past?
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Busybee333 · 31-35, F
She is most likely rocking heaven's stage with Michael Jackson, Prince and every other musical legend you can think of... in [b]all[/b] genres... Unique voices make [i]every[/i] song [b]flawless[/b]! She may be physically gone but I am certain that her energy is still more alive than ever 💜
AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M
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reflectingmonkey · 51-55, M
she had a good life, went through some dificult obstacles and always came out fighting, she is a Totally self-made success, from nothing to legend.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
Nobody can replace her. She had raw talent and was a bundle of energy, a firecracker combination.
What a "tragic" shock! She was only 83. 🙄
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reflectingmonkey · 51-55, M
@AtticEscapee so.. beyond what age should we not give a fuck if someone dies? what is even the point of your useless comment?
@reflectingmonkey You are just mad because my "useless comment" wasnt about boobies you lonely old pervert.
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Wizardry · 46-50, M
Was shocked and sad when I saw that on Facebook. Liked a few of her songs as well
May she rest in peace.
She was a great artist and a force of nature.
She will be missed.
She was a great artist and a force of nature.
She will be missed.
Gangstress · 41-45, F
A raw singer and thats just a patch on quality
May she rest in peace and her music live on
May she rest in peace and her music live on
HannahSky · F
Rip Tina 🙏🏻 thank you for the music and energy ⚡
Fluffybull · F
Oh no! I somehow thought she'd go on forever 😥😥♥️♥️
TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 41-45, MVIP
All these ppl dying… that’s totes normal right?
Canuckle · 51-55, M
R.I.P Aunty Entity and Tina Turner
zonavar68 · 51-55, M
We don't need another hero...
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
So sad.
Iwillwait · M
😞
Monalisaa1986 · 36-40, F
She was 83 it’s not like she’s 20 , but she was great 👍🏻