Tina Turner

26 November 1939 – 24 May 2023

Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, was an American-born Swiss singer, songwriter, and actress often called the 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.' After early fame with her husband Ike Turner, she launched a hugely successful solo comeback in the 1980s that made her one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.

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Born in Brownsville, Tennessee
26 November 1939

Anna Mae Bullock was born in Brownsville, Tennessee, United States.

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Joined Ike Turner's band
1957

She began performing with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm in the late 1950s and took the stage name Tina Turner.

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Married Ike Turner
1962 – 1978

She married Ike Turner around 1962; the marriage ended in divorce in 1978.

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Released 'River Deep – Mountain High'
1966

The Ike & Tina Turner recording 'River Deep – Mountain High' was released in 1966.

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Released Private Dancer
29 May 1984

Her solo album Private Dancer, featuring 'What's Love Got to Do with It,' launched a major comeback in 1984.

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Married Erwin Bach
July 2013

She married German music executive Erwin Bach in 2013.

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Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as solo artist
30 October 2021

Tina Turner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2021.

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Died in Küsnacht, Switzerland
24 May 2023

Tina Turner died at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland, at the age of 83.

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