American rock and pop icon of the 80s Tina Turner died on Wednesday at the age of 83 following a long illness, announces Reuters. According to his agent, the interpreter of “Proud Mary” and “River Deep, Mountain High” is « passed away peacefully” at his home near Zurich, Switzerland.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tina Turner”announces a statement from the singer’s Instagram account, announcing that she left “behind her her greatest work: her music”. “With her music and her endless passion for life, she has enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow”, the statement added. The White House, she hailed a “icon”and lamented “a huge loss”.
Tina Turner, la « clean you rock’n roll »
Born in Nutbush, Tennessee on November 26, 1939, Anna Mae Bullock was raised by factory worker parents. Abandoned by her father, a violent man, she begins to sing gospel in the choir of her church. In 1956, she moved to Missouri accompanied by her mother and sister. There she met rock musician Ike Turner, who would later become her husband and stage partner. Enthralled by her voice as she sang in a rhythm and blues club, Ike Turner hired her as a backup singer for his shows.
In 1960, the singer who was to perform “A Fool in Love” did not show up. Anna Mae replaces her at short notice and…
2023-05-25 10:25:17
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