Tina Turner, a legendary rock and roll singer who rose to fame as a pop icon in the 1980s, passed away at the age of 83 after a protracted illness. Turner has recently experienced a number of health problems, including kidney failure, cancer, and a stroke. In the 1960s, she and her husband Ike gained popularity with songs like Proud Mary and River Deep, Mountain High. After divorcing Ike in 1978, she moved on to enjoy more solo success in the 1980s. Tina Turner, known as the “Queen of Rock n Roll,” was renowned for her highly energetic performances on stage and her husky, strong voice. Her death was revealed on her official Instagram page. “With her songs and her infinite love for life, she captivated millions of admirers around the globe as well as motivated the greatest artists of tomorrow,” the post read. We say farewell to a close friend today, leaving behind her greatest contribution to the world: her songs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tina Turner (@tinaturner)Image: TwitterTurner has received eight Grammy Awards. The Hall of Fame observed that she had “expanded the once-limited notion of how a Black woman could dominate the stage and be both a powerhouse and a multifaceted being” upon her solo induction. Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Janelle Monae, and Rihanna are among the younger artists that gained inspiration from her legacy.Early lifeTurner was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee. She worked alongside her parents, growing cotton as a child. She performed in the small towns church choir as a teenager. As a young woman, she tried to be a part of Ikes band in St Louis. However, he denied her request to join until he saw her grab the mike during a Kings of Rhythm show for a rendition of BB Kings You Know I Love You. Several of the biggest names in rock collaborated with the pair (Ike and Tina) throughout the second half of the 1960s. Phil Spector produced the 1966 single River Deep – Mountain High they toured with the Rolling Stones in the US and the United Kingdom, and artists such as David Bowie, Sly Stone, Cher, Elvis Presley, and Elton John visited their Las Vegas residency. They were a chart-topping, Grammy-winning powerhouse in the 1970s, an era that ended in 1976 when Turner divorce Ike, who had been constantly abusive and dishonest. Her final hit with the group was Baby, Get It On, from the 1975 film adaptation of the Whos rock opera Tommy, in which she played Acid Queen, a character named after her own album.Image: TwitterTurner, who had previously released two solo records, continued to pursue her own solo musical career, but it would take her until the release of her fifth single, 1984s Private Dancer, for her to shed the previous image of the dancing rocknroller and avoid being prematurely reduced to the oldies circuit.Turner declared that she was retiring in 2000, a year after recording her last solo album, Twenty-Four Seven. However, she returned to the stage in 2008, singing with Beyoncé at the Grammys and on a final tour to commemorate her 50-year career.Image: TwitterTributes to the legendary performerGloria Gaynor, an American singer who rose to prominence in the 1960s, said Turner “paved the path for so many women in rock music, both black and white.” Supermodel Naomi Campbell, basketball star Magic Johnson, and singers Kelly Rowland, Ciara, and Blondies Debbie Harry also paid tribute. Sir Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones posted on Instagram that Turner was “inspiring, pleasant, funny, and kind” to him when he was younger. Beyoncé called her the “epitome of love and might”. US President Joe Biden praised Turners “rare talent” and cited her humble upbringing on the farm.
