A tribute to Tina Turner by the band A26
November 26, 2020
Today is Tina Turner's birthday!!! The lady who paved the way for women rockers has been an inspiration to many artists over the years and she has always been one of our favourites.
While we were scanning the web for new cover songs to add to our playlist we narrowed down on Tina Turner cover songs and guess what we found??? A26, a band par excellence that covers timeless classics time and again. A26 leaves nothing to chance as they cover 'Proud Mary' and 'The Best' with utmost class and finesse that you can possibly expect.
A26 is known to be one of the finest live acts in Goa. The band performs unremittingly for long hours and travels across the globe incessantly. The seven members are known for their professionalism, fun culture and an engaging on-stage presence. Here is the band all decked up with their guitars, keyboards and percussions. The lead vocalist Chrystal Farell has a stunning voice and emulates Tina Turner with utmost class and style as she renders 'Proud Mary.'
About the Band:
A26 has been performing for the past 11 years across India and overseas. The band of seven experienced members covers music across various genres including timeless classics, pop, reggae, classic rock, thus making it one of the most sought after bands for various events. The band members are empowered with a style of their own and blend well together as a band, setting the stage on fire each time they perform.
About the Band:
A26 has been performing for the past 11 years across India and overseas. The band of seven experienced members covers music across various genres including timeless classics, pop, reggae, classic rock, thus making it one of the most sought after bands for various events. The band members are empowered with a style of their own and blend well together as a band, setting the stage on fire each time they perform.
The Band Lineup
Lester Rodrigues - Founder, manager and lead vocalist
Chrystal Farrell - Lead Vocals
Marwino Dcosta - Bass Guitar
Joe Pereira-Drums
Alfin Fernandes - Keyboard
Ignatius Rodrigues - Keyboard and Backing Vocals
Grayston Vaz - Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals
Creedence Clearwater Revival was the band that originally recorded 'Proud Mary' in the late '60s.
Tina Turner released her version of 'Proud Mary' in 1971 along with Ike Turner. The grammy award winning song which starts nice and slow, hits high energy levels towards the end.
Bonnie Tyler originally recorded 'The Best' in 1988.
Tina Turner covered the song in 1989 which became a huge hit. It became one of Tina's signature songs.
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