Tina Turner

Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock November 26, 1939) is an American singer and actress whose go has spanned more(prenominal) than 50 years. She has won numerous awards and her achievements in the rock medicinal drug literary genre have earned her the title The Queen of Rock n Roll.123 Turner started kayoed her music career with husband Ike Turner as a section of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.4 Success followed with a string of dashs including River Deep, Mountain High and the 1971 hit Proud Mary.With the publication of her autobiography I, Tina (1986), Turner revealed severe instances of bridal abuse against her by Ike Turner prior to their 1976 split and subsequent 1978 divorce. by and by virtually disappearing from the music scene for several years following(a) her divorce from Ike Turner, she rebuilt her career, launching a string of hits beginning in 1983 with the wholeness Lets Stay Together and the 1984 release of her fifth solo album hush-hush Dancer.Her musical car eer led to film roles, beginning with a with child(p) role as The Acid Queen in the 1975 film Tommy, and an carriage in Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. She starred opposite Mel Gibson as Aunty Entity in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome for which she received the NAACP painting Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, and her version of the films theme, We Dont pauperization Another Hero, was a hit single. She appeared in the 1993 film sound Action Hero.One of the worlds most popular entertainers, Turner has been called the most favored female rock artist5 and was named one of the greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone.6 Her albums and singles have sold nearly 180 gazillion copies worldwide.78 She has sold more concert tickets than any other solo music performer in history.910 She is known for her energetic stage presence,2 powerful vocals, career longevity,9 and widespread appeal.11 In 2008, Turner left semi-retirement to embark on her Tina fiftieth Anniversa ry Tour.1213 Turners tour became one of the highest selling ticketed shows of 2008-2009.8 Turner was born a Baptist, but converted to Buddhism and credits the spiritual chants with giving her the strength that she needed to get through the rough times.14