Tina Turner

Tina Turner
Turner performing in 2009
Turner performing in 2009
Background information
Birth nameAnna Mae Bullock
Also known asTina Turner
Born(1939-11-26)November 26, 1939
Brownsville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMay 24, 2023(2023-05-24) (aged 83)
Küsnacht, Switzerland
GenresR&B, soul, rock 'n' roll, pop, rock, dance
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1958–2023
LabelsCapitol, EMI, Parlophone, Virgin

Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was an American-born Swiss singer-songwriter, actress, dancer and entertainer. Her success, dominance, popularity and consistent contributions to the rock music genre got her the title, "The Queen of Rock & Roll".[1][2][3][4]

She is known worldwide for her overpowering and energetic stage presence,[2] powerful vocals, ground-breaking concerts[5] as well as for her long, well-proportioned legs that are considered the most famous in show business.[5][6]

  1. Rafferty, Terrence (2008-07-27). "Tina Turner: Queen of Rock 'n' Roll". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Wolman, Baron. "Gallery of The Popular Image". San Francisco Art Exchange. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
  3. "Tina Turner: Queen of Rock 'n' Roll (1984)". New York Times. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 2008-09-03.
  4. "Tina Turner on Stage". San Francisco Art Exchange. Retrieved 2008-09-03.
  5. 5.0 5.1 http://tinaturner-fanclub.com/ Archived 2008-12-05 at the Wayback Machine Tina Turner International fanclub: Biography
  6. "President Welcomes Kennedy Center Honorees to the White House". Whitehouse.gov. 2005-12-04. Retrieved 2008-10-27.

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