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Tina Turner, resilient singer hailed as the ‘Queen of Rock and Roll
dies at 83
Tina Turner, the dynamic rock and soul singer who rose from humble beginnings and overcame a notoriously abusive marriage to become one of the most popular female artists of all time, has died, according to a post on her verified Facebook page. She was 83.
A riveting live performer, Turner had a string of R&B hits in the 1960s and early ’70s with her domineering and violent husband Ike Turner before she left him – fleeing their Dallas hotel room with 36 cents.Her solo career floundered for years before she mounted a stunning comeback in 1984 with her multi-platinum album “Private Dancer” and its No. 1 hit, “What’s Love Got to Do With It.
”Before long Turner was a global superstar, commanding MTV with her spiky wigs, short skirts and famously long legs strutting across concert stages in three-inch heels.Her talent earned her acclaim as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” while her resiliency made her a hero to battered women everywhere. When she sang of pain and heartache in her husky, full-throated voice, every word rang true.
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My she RIP!
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Re: Tina Turner, resilient singer hailed as the ‘Queen of Rock and Roll
The White House said that Turner’s death is a “massive loss” shortly after the news broke on Wednesday, with White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre saying that Turner was “a music icon who had many stages, many amazing moments in her career.
”Celebrities from all corners of the industry continued to post tributes throughout the day on Wednesday. Among them were Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Halle Berry,Keith Urban and more.
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Re: Tina Turner, resilient singer hailed as the ‘Queen of Rock and Roll
Tremendous loss. The last few years have been heartbreaking and what have we learned?
