Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26,
1939), is an American-Swiss recording artist, dancer, actress and author, whose
career has spanned more than half a century, earning her widespread recognition
and numerous awards. Born and raised in the Southeastern United States, Turner
obtained Swiss citizenship in 2013 and relinquished her American citizenship.
She began her musical career in the mid-1950s as a
featured singer with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm, first recording in 1958
under the name "Little Ann." Her introduction to the public as Tina
Turner began in 1960 as a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Success
followed with a string of notable hits credited to the duo, including "A
Fool in Love", "River Deep – Mountain High" (1966), "Proud
Mary" (1971) and "Nutbush City Limits" (1973), a song which she
herself wrote. In her autobiography, I, Tina, she revealed several
instances of severe domestic abuse against her by Ike Turner prior to their
1976 split and subsequent 1978 divorce. Raised as a Baptist, she encountered
faith with Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism in 1971, crediting the spiritual chant of
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, which Turner claims helped her to endure during difficult
times.
After her divorce from Ike Turner, she rebuilt her
career through live performances. In the early 1980s, she launched a major
comeback with another string of hits, starting in 1983 with the single
"Let's Stay Together" followed by the 1984 release of her fifth solo
album Private Dancer which became a worldwide success. "What's Love Got to
Do with It", the lead single won three Grammy Awards including Record of
the Year. Her solo success continued with the multi platinum albums Break Every
Rule and Foreign Affair and with singles such as "We Don't Need Another
Hero (Thunderdome)", "The Best" and "GoldenEye" for
the James Bond film of the same name. "What's Love Got to Do with It"
was later used as the title of a loosely based biographical film adapted from
her autobiography. In addition to her musical career, Turner has also
experienced success in films, including the role of Acid Queen in the 1975 rock
musical Tommy, a starring role alongside Mel Gibson in the 1985 action film Mad
Max Beyond Thunderdome, and a cameo role in the 1993 film Last Action Hero.
One of the world's best-selling music artists of all
time, she has also been referred to as
The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. Turner has been termed the most successful female Rock 'n' Roll artist, receiving eleven Grammy Awards, including eight competitive awards and three Grammy Hall of Fame awards. Turner has also sold more concert tickets than any other solo performer in history. Her combined album and single sales total approximately 100 million copies worldwide, making her one of the biggest selling females in music history. She is noted for her energetic stage presence, powerful vocals, and career longevity. In 2008, Turner returned from semi-retirement to embark on her Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. Turner's tour became one of the highest selling ticketed shows of 2008–09. Rolling Stone ranked her no. 63 on their 100 greatest artists of all time. In 1991, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. Turner has been termed the most successful female Rock 'n' Roll artist, receiving eleven Grammy Awards, including eight competitive awards and three Grammy Hall of Fame awards. Turner has also sold more concert tickets than any other solo performer in history. Her combined album and single sales total approximately 100 million copies worldwide, making her one of the biggest selling females in music history. She is noted for her energetic stage presence, powerful vocals, and career longevity. In 2008, Turner returned from semi-retirement to embark on her Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. Turner's tour became one of the highest selling ticketed shows of 2008–09. Rolling Stone ranked her no. 63 on their 100 greatest artists of all time. In 1991, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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