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    Tina Turner passes, but her music forever echoes in the heart of rock’n’roll

    May 25, 2023

    The world of music is in mourning, as Tina Turner, a true rock’n’roll luminary known for her explosive vocals and timeless hits like ‘The Best’ and ‘Proud Mary‘, passed away at the age of 83. Following a protracted fight against intestinal cancer, Turner took her last breath in her residence in Switzerland.

    Tina Turner passes, but her music forever echoes in the heart of rock'n'roll

    The official spokesperson for Turner made a heartfelt announcement, “We regretfully confirm the demise of the ‘Queen of Rock’n’Roll’, Tina Turner. She breathed her last peacefully after a lengthy illness at her dwelling in Kusnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland. We mourn the loss of a musical colossus and a guiding light.”

    The journey of Turner’s ascend to stardom is an inspiring narrative of talent and tenacity. She kick-started her career with her former husband, Ike Turner, in the vibrant decade of the 1960s. She bravely navigated a stormy marriage to emerge as a solo sensation. Her electrifying live performances and chart-busting tracks like ‘Private Dancer‘, ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It‘, and ‘Proud Mary’ entranced fans globally.

    Anna Mae Bullock, born on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee, adopted the stage name of Tina Turner and embarked on a distinguished career that witnessed the sale of over 180 million albums and garnered her 12 Grammy Awards. She valiantly battled intestinal cancer since 2016 and underwent a kidney transplant in 2017.

    As the news of Turner’s passing broke, an outpouring of tributes from celebrities, including Mick Jagger, Bryan Adams, Rosario Dawson, Paloma Faith, and Naomi Campbell, underscored her monumental influence on the entertainment industry.

    Turner’s raw, gritty, and powerful vocal style distinguished her from her contemporaries. Even before her iconic single “What’s Love Got to Do With It” and the album “Private Dancer” saw the light of day, she was revered as an ‘oldies’ act, yet the 1980s marked her resurgence into the limelight.

    The separation from Ike Turner and subsequent divorce in 1978 did little to dampen her musical prowess. The surprising success of “Private Dancer”, peppered with hits like ‘Better Be Good To Me‘, solidified her place in the vibrant 1980s pop culture.

    Turner’s influence transcended music. She made her mark in acting, most notably in the 1985 blockbuster “Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome” and the 1993 biographical film “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” based on her life. Her concerts broke attendance records, and her rendition of Bonnie Tyler’s “The Best” went platinum.

    Despite confronting a slew of health challenges in her twilight years, Turner’s resilience remained unflinching, earning the admiration of her fans. The news of her passing left her followers in shock. Yet, the essence of Turner lingers. Her distinctive voice and inspirational life story continue to reverberate in the realm of music and beyond.

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