Tina Turner, Rock and Roll Icon, Dies at 83

Tina Turner, Rock and Roll Icon, Dies at 83

 

Tina Turner, the legendary rock and roll singer who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s, died on Wednesday at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland. She was 83.

 

Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, in 1939. She began her singing career in the early 1950s, performing with Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm. The couple married in 1962 and went on to have a successful career together, releasing a string of hit albums and singles.

 

However, Turner's marriage to Ike was also marked by violence and abuse. In 1976, she left Ike and began a solo career. She quickly became one of the most successful female rock singers of all time, releasing albums such as Private Dancer (1984) and Break Every Rule (1986).

Turner was known for her powerful vocals, her energetic live performances, and her flamboyant stage persona. She won eight Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.

 

In 2009, Turner announced her retirement from music. She continued to live in Switzerland with her husband, Erwin Bach.

 

Tina Turner’s 11 Essential Songs

·        "River Deep – Mountain High" (1966)

·        "Proud Mary" (1968)

·        "What's Love Got to Do with It" (1973)

·        "I Can't Stand the Rain" (1974)

·        "Better Be Good to Me" (1984)

·        "Private Dancer" (1984)

·        "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" (1985)

·        "Break Every Rule" (1986)

·        "The Best" (1989)

·        "GoldenEye" (1995)

·        'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

 

Tina Turner, the "Queen of rock 'n' roll," has died at the age of 83. Turner, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, in 1939, began her singing career in the early 1950s. She rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s as the lead singer of Ike & Tina Turner, one of the most successful R&B duos of all time.

 

After leaving Ike Turner in 1976, Turner launched a successful solo career. She won eight Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. Her most famous songs include "What's Love Got to Do with It," "Proud Mary," and "I Can't Stand the Rain."

 

Turner was a powerful vocalist and an energetic performer. She was also a survivor. She overcame a difficult childhood, an abusive marriage, and a serious illness to become one of the most successful and beloved entertainers of all time.

 

Statement by President Joe Biden on the Passing of Tina Turner

 

President Joe Biden released the following statement on the passing of Tina Turner:

 

"Tina Turner was a force of nature. Her voice was a gift to the world, and her music will live on forever. She was a survivor, a trailblazer, and an inspiration to us all. My thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time."

 

Best songs by Tina Turner

 

Here are some of Tina Turner's best songs:

 

1.     "What's Love Got to Do with It"

2.     "Proud Mary"

3.     "I Can't Stand the Rain"

4.     "Better Be Good to Me"

5.     "Private Dancer"

6.     "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)"

7.     "Break Every Rule"

8.     "The Best"

9.     "GoldenEye"

10. "Simply the Best"

 

Tina Turner was a true icon, and her music will continue to inspire and entertain for generations to come.