RIP Tina Turner, 83

[JumboElliott]

Willie Nelson still going strong at 90.

[TN1965]

Tina Turner Is the 10th Singer From ‘We Are the World’ All-Star Charity Single to Die (yahoo.com)

With Turner’s death, just one month after the death of musician and activist Harry Belafonte — who was the main driving force behind “We Are the World” — 10 of the singers on the smash have passed on. The first to die was Waylon Jennings in 2002, followed by Ray Charles in 2004 and June Pointer of The Pointer Sisters in 2006.

[JumboElliott]

Today I learned her birth name was Anna Mae Bullock.

Ike trademarked the name Tina Turner, allegedly so that he could replace her if she left. She had to acquire the rights to it after they got divorced.

[79]

I was surprised to see her at the Arenes de Lutèce, Paris, while she was singing a song "What ever you need" for a video-clip, in 2000.

[jeremyp]

She's got a certain je ne sais quoi.

Mais non! Je sais toutemont.

[scottmitchell74]

I have watched many of Tina Turner's Proud Mary shows and this dancer gets my attention also., I wonder she is/was and
??????

She's got a certain je ne sais quoi.

[Trickstat]

In the '90s, her song The Best was the theme song for the British Athletics Supporters Club.

[18.99s]

Today I learned her birth name was Anna Mae Bullock.

[lonewolf]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTfYnRQgKgY

Age 69! Must admit I was focused on the lady behind her on her left.

I have watched many of Tina Turner's Proud Mary shows and this dancer gets my attention also., I wonder she is/was and
??????

[NotDutra5]

The song "Private Dancer" is a favorite of mine. Fantastic blend of writer (Mark Knopfler) session man (Jeff Beck) and incredible vocal (Tina Turner).

[DET59]

RIP.... didn't know until today she was only 5'4

[JumboElliott]

George Harrison referred to River Deep Mountain High as the perfect song. From the guy who wrote "Here Comes the Sun" I don't think there's a better compliment.

[1runner1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTfYnRQgKgY

Age 69! Must admit I was focused on the lady behind her on her left.

no kidding!!

[wamego relays champ]

In fact, every kid who watched American Bandstand (like me :-) in the early 1960's was well aware and in awe of Tina and the Ikettes. Sure the Stones put them out front again several years later but it could be argued that they were not only Tina fans but also savvy enough to know that Tina on stage would boost attendance for the tour.

Tina and the Ikettes also had an uncredited role on two seminal Frank Zappa LPs of 1973.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1qvaTTAxgk

[jeremyp]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTfYnRQgKgY

Age 69! Must admit I was focused on the lady behind her on her left.