We lost another icon this week with the death of Tina Turner.
Tina was born in 1939 as Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee. A powerhouse singer capable of squeezing every possible emotion out of songs such as “Proud Mary,” “River Deep, Mountain High” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” The Grammy-winning vocalist overcame an abusive marriage and decades of adversity before being fully embraced as a rock ’n’ roll original who exuded a raw sensuality with her commanding yet soulful voice, million-dollar legs and iconic hair.
When she left her marriage from Ike Turner in 1974 (their popularity was peaking following a tour with the Rolling Stones), her career stumbled and she struggled for years. Then she mounted a stunning comeback in 1984 with the album “Private Dancer,” which sold more than 10 million copies and scored four Grammy Awards.
She went on to become an inspiration for millions, proof of female empowerment and the ability to overcome adversity. And all's well that ends well - Turner sold her music catalog to the German music corporation BMG for a reported $50 million in 2021.
Check out this clip from 1996, when Tina was 57 years old. AMAZING! I DARE you to be able to dance like this! https://youtu.be/CCM_JGrv8UI?t=131
Here is a clip of Ike and Tina Turner with the Ikettes, performing Proud Mary on Italian TV in 1971. And that band! TIGHT! and check out the bass player - I want those pants!!!!
