Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Brownsville, Tennessee, was a legendary singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the husband-wife duo Ike & Tina Turner before launching a successful solo career.

She began her musical journey with Ike Turner's band, the Kings of Rhythm, in 1956, and under the stage name Little Ann, she appeared on her first record, "Boxtop," in 1958. In 1960, she debuted as Tina Turner with the hit single "A Fool in Love," which marked the beginning of her ascent to stardom.

The Ike & Tina Turner Revue became one of the most formidable live acts in history, releasing hits such as "It's Gonna Work Out Fine," "River Deep – Mountain High," "Proud Mary," and "Nutbush City Limits" before disbanding in 1976. Turner's solo career took off in the 1980s with the release of her multi-platinum album "Private Dancer" in 1984, which included the hit song "What's Love Got to Do with It," winning the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

Her chart success continued with songs like "Better Be Good to Me," "Private Dancer," "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)," "Typical Male," "The Best," "I Don't Wanna Fight," and "GoldenEye."

Her powerful stage presence and energetic performances earned her the title "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll." She also acted in films such as "Tommy" (1975) and "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" (1985).

In 1986, she published her autobiography "I, Tina: My Life Story," which was adapted into the 1993 film "What's Love Got to Do with It." She retired from singing in 2009 after completing her "Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour" but continued to be celebrated for her contributions to music.

Throughout her career, she sold more than 100 million records worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. She received 12 Grammy Awards, including eight competitive awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and three Grammy Hall of Fame inductions.

She was the first black artist and first woman to be on the cover of Rolling Stone. She passed away on May 24, 2023, at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of artists.