American-born singer-songwriter Tina Turner became well-known for her explosive energy, raspy vocals, and seductive allure. She was one of the best-selling musicians of all time and had sold more than 200 million records worldwide before she passed away on May 24.
in age 83, Tina passed away in her home in the Swiss town of Küsnacht, close to Zurich, following a protracted illness. Although the cause of her passing was not mentioned in the statement released by her publicist, Bernard Doherty, the singer allegedly suffered a stroke in recent years and also battled kidney disease and other maladies.
When Tina was a senior in high school in the 1950s, her professional life began. According to NYTimes, she began singing with Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm as an occasional singer but quickly rose to the position of the group’s star attraction and eventually married Turner.
The Ike and Tina Turner Revue was given a new name, and while it was a success, Tina Turner’s marriage to Turner was not; she eventually left him in her 30s on the grounds that he was allegedly abusive.
She started her solo career after splitting with Turner, which many consider to be one of the greatest comebacks in music history. Her 1984 solo album “Private Dancer,” which was released, propelled her to the height of her career and established her as a household figure. Following that, she put out popular songs like “Better Be Good to Me” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”
At the 1985 Grammy Awards, her famous song, “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” received three prizes: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. She also received an award for best female rock vocal performance for “Better Be Good To Me.” The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, three Grammy Hall of Fame Awards, and 12 Grammy Award nominations were all given to Tina.
She was a star in films like Tommy, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, and Last Action Hero in addition to singing. She also made history by becoming the first female and black artist to appear on the Rolling Stone cover.