Anna Mae Bullock&#;s parents separated early in her life, and the future superstar Tina Turner and her sister were raised by their grandmother. When her grandmother died, she moved to St. Louis, Missouri to live with her mother.
It did not take long for the future Ms. Turner to discover the thriving music scene in St. Louis. She was immediately drawn to the many R&B clubs, spending lots of time at the local Club Manhattan. It was there she met Ike Turner, whose band, the Kings of Rhythm, was a staple at the club.
Before long, Tina was performing with the group, and she quickly became the star of the show. Her innate talent and showmanship helped make the Kings of Rhythm even more successful, and the future Tina Turner had seen a glimpse of the fame and fortune to come.
A turning point in the singer&#;s career happened in , when the artist who was scheduled to perform on Kings of Rhythm son
Tina Turner's Life in Photos
Tina Turner's Early Life
After her grandmother died when she was 16, Tina followed her mother to St. Louis. It was there where she got involved in the music scene and met her future husband, Ike Turner.
Tina Turner's Star Turn
In , during a performance with his former band, Kings of Rhythm, Ike called on the thenyear-old Tina to sing onstage. Enamored by her innate stage presence and raspy vocals, Ike was keen to develop her budding talent and allowed her to hang around the band.
Preparation met opportunity when the singer who was booked to record "A Fool in Love" didn't show up for the recording session, and Tina rose to the occasion.
"A Fool in Love" was an instant hit and Ike realized he needed Tina in his troupe. He changed her name to Tina Turner and she became the lead vocalist for what became known as Ike & Tina Turner Revue.
Ike and Tina Turner's Marriage
Though Ike and Tina's relationship was platonic at first, with Tina admitting in the HBO Max documentary, Tina, she viewed him as a big brother, their connection gradually escalated to romance and they got married in
Tina Turner was the world’s most successful female rock artist; her concert sold more tickets than any other female performer. Her distinctive voice, powerful vocals, and energetic stage presence amazed the people. Turner began singing as a teenager and starter her journey with Ike Turner in They became known as the Ike and Tina Turner Revue. Throughout the s, the duo was rocking the world with super hits and large concerts.
In the late s, Turner starter her solo career, and it was a slow start, but she achieved massive success with her album “Private Dancer,” and the album sold over ten million copies worldwide, becoming her most successful album. In , Turner made her screen debut starring opposite Mel Gibson in the film “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.” The film became a global success, and she won NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress for her role in the movie. The Twenty Four Seven Tour became her most successful concert tour. It was the highest-grossing tour of , grossing over $ million after that Turner announced her retirement from the concert stage but continued to record in the studio.
Turner fell in love with Harry Taylor, before meeting Ike. She ended the relationsh
A Look Back at Tina Turner’s Legendary Life &#; Career in Photos
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Whenever a beloved legend dies, the world feels a bit dimmer. With the sudden passing of musical superstar Tina Turner, the world feels dimmer than ever. For those that don’t know, Turner passed away on May 24, , at the age of She reportedly passed after a long illness and died in her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland.
Ever since she came onto the music scene in the late s, everyone knew she was destined for greatness.
Turner’s music truly changed the name of the game. Her soulful songs and fiery performances defined the passionate performances from the s to the s, and it seemed like every new project she released continued to be groundbreaking.
But her life also consisted of love, passion, writing inspiring books, and starring in some seriously fun movies.
Turner once said, “I’ve been through a lot of things in my life, but I know the good side of it and the bad side of it, and I’ve lived in both.”
To honor Turner’s legend
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