Tina Turner

Date of Birth: November 26, 1939

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, is a celebrated American-born Swiss singer, songwriter, and actress, widely referred to as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” She was born on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee, USA. Turner rose to fame as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before launching a successful solo career. Her powerful voice, energetic stage presence, and resilience have made her one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. Turner’s career began in the late 1950s when she joined Ike Turner’s Kings of Rhythm. The duo achieved significant success with hits like “Proud Mary” and “River Deep – Mountain High.” However, Tina’s personal life was fraught with challenges, including an abusive marriage to Ike, which she eventually left in the mid-1970s. Her solo career took off in the 1980s with the release of the album “Private Dancer,” which included hits like “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Better Be Good to Me,” and “Private Dancer.” Turner’s comeback story and her ability to reinvent herself as a solo artist garnered her international acclaim and numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards. In addition to her music career, Tina Turner has also acted in films, including “Tommy” and “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.” Her autobiography, “I, Tina,” co-written with Kurt Loder, was adapted into the biographical film “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” starring Angela Bassett. Turner retired from active performance in the late 2000s but remains an iconic figure in music history. She became a Swiss citizen in 2013 and lives in Switzerland with her husband, Erwin Bach.

5 Interesting Facts about Tina Turner

1. Tina Turner has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.

2. She became a Swiss citizen and relinquished her American citizenship in 2013.

3. Her album “Private Dancer” sold over 20 million copies worldwide and won four Grammy Awards.

4. Tina Turner is a Buddhist and credits her faith for giving her strength during difficult times.

5. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once with Ike Turner in 1991 and as a solo artist in 2021.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tina Turner

1. “I’m self-made. I always wanted to make myself a better person, because I was not educated. But that was my dream – to have class.”

2. “Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go – purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything… whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self, comes out.”

3. “You must love and care for yourself because that’s when the best comes out.”

4. “I don’t want to act just to be on the screen doing anything and looking any kind of way. I want it to be a part of who I am.”

5. “I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you. Something just motivates you to keep moving.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Tina Turner is estimated to be around $250 million.

Children

Tina Turner has four children: 1. Raymond Craig Turner (1958–2018) – her first son with saxophonist Raymond Hill. 2. Ronald Renelle Turner (born 1960) – her son with Ike Turner. 3. Ike Turner Jr. (born 1958) – Ike Turner’s son adopted by Tina. 4. Michael Turner (born 1959) – Ike Turner’s son adopted by Tina.