The Queen of Rock and Roll turns 81 this month

November 2020 

Tina Turner better known as 'The Queen of Rock and Roll,'  turns 81 on November 26th, 2020. Tina's life story cannot be written in words alone. Music was an integral part of her life from a young age when she sang in the church choir and later moved on to become one of the most iconic singers of rock music. 

Tina (Anna- Mae Bullock) was born in Tennesse and lived in a town known as Nutbush in Tennesse.

 

 

She saw Ike Turner performing at a nightclub and later joined his band Kings of Rhythm. She was given the name Tina Turner and in 1960 she had her first hit with Ike Turner called "Fool in Love"

 

She married Ike Turner in 1962. Together they had a string of hits and were known as Ike and Tina Turner Revue.

 

 

Tina and Ike disbanded in 1976. Tina made her comeback as a solo artist in 1980 following which she had a chain of hits.

She collaborated with artists such as Bryan Adams, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, David Bowie among others.

 

Tina's stage performances have always exploded with energy and her distinctive voice has given her an edge over other female singers. Despite the struggles and abusive relationship with her ex-husband Ike Turner, Tina rose to fame making Rock & Roll music sound classy and trendy. She continues to be 'The Best.'