Tina Turner, the world-renowned trailblazer in rock and soul music, passed away at her home on Lake Zurich in Switzerland on May 24, 2023, after quietly battling a long-term illness. She was 83.
Known for her signature deep, gravelly vocal register and belted notes, the songstress carved out her own lane in R&B in the late 1950’s and became an international superstar in the decades since.
As a representative for Turner told TMZ, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow.”
“Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly.”
Tuner was born Anna Mae Bullock in the rural town of Nutbush, Tennessee on November 6, 1939. Raised there and nearby Brownsville until her teen years, she later relocated to St. Louis. There, she frequented nightclubs and had an opportunity to show off her strong vocal ability to local musician Ike Turner, who she saw perform frequently on the live music scene alongside his band The Kings of Rhythm.
Their chance meeting led to her introduction to the recording industry, as she impressed him enough with her vocal skills to land a singing slot with the band and eventually led to her first recording alongside the Kings of Rhythm, the single “Boxtop.” Seeing Bullock’s potential after she wrote and sang the demo for “A Fool In Love,” originally meant for soul singer Art Lassiter, Turner decided to revamp her image – dubbing her “Tina” and…
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