Tina Turner
Custom Made – $300.
Tina Turner first rose to prominence in the 1950s performing with Ike Turner, becoming half of the electrifying Ike and Tina Turner Revue and delivering unforgettable hits like “Proud Mary.” Her explosive stage presence, raspy powerhouse vocals, and the signature choreography of the Ikettes made her a global sensation. Behind the scenes, however, Tina endured years of abuse before courageously leaving Ike with “36 cents and a gas station credit card,” determined to rebuild her life and career.
Her early solo years were challenging, but everything changed with the release of Private Dancer in 1984. The album became a worldwide triumph, earning four Grammys and selling over 20 million copies. By her mid‑40s, Tina had reinvented herself as a rock icon known for her fierce energy, short skirts, famous legs, and bold, punk‑styled hair. She expanded into film with Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and later published her autobiography I, Tina, which inspired the acclaimed film What’s Love Got to Do with It. In 1991, Ike and Tina Turner were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Beginning in the 1970s, Tina found spiritual grounding in Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and the teachings of Soka Gakkai International, embracing chanting as a source of peace and strength throughout her life.
In her later years, Tina faced significant health challenges, including a stroke, intestinal cancer, and a kidney transplant donated by her husband, Erwin Bach. Still, she returned to the spotlight in 2018 to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, cementing her status as one of music’s most enduring legends.
Tina Turner died peacefully at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland, on May 24, 2023, at age 83. She leaves behind a legacy defined by unmatched artistry, resilience, and the power of a woman who refused to be broken.
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Tina’s smile is joyful and fearless. Her arms positioned mid-song, one hand gripping her knitted microphone, the other raised. Her legs, hand-knit, slender and strong, dancing, unstoppable energy!
