Who is Tina Turner?

Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939) is an American-born and naturalized Swiss singer, dancer, actress and author. Widely referred to as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", she rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before launching a successful career as a solo performer.

Turner began her career with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm in 1957. Under the name Little Ann, she appeared on her first record, "Boxtop", in 1958. In 1960, she debuted as Tina Turner with the hit duet single "A Fool in Love". The Ike & Tina Turner Revue went on to become one of the most successful live acts in the world, with a string of hit singles, including "River Deep, Mountain High", "Proud Mary", and "Nutbush City Limits".

In 1976, Turner left Ike Turner after years of abuse. She launched a successful solo career in the early 1980s, with the album Private Dancer, which spawned the hit singles "What's Love Got to Do with It", "Better Be Good to Me", and "Let's Stay Together". Turner went on to win eight Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.

Turner retired from touring in 2009, but continues to perform occasionally. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 180 million records sold worldwide.

Tina Turner is a true icon of rock and roll. She is a powerful singer, a talented dancer, and an inspiration to women around the world.