Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Brownsville, Tennessee, was a legendary singer, songwriter, actress, and author, celebrated as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll." Known for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, Turner transcended racial and gender barriers in the music industry, becoming one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated record sales exceeding 100 million worldwide.

Turner’s early life was marked by hardship. She was raised in Nutbush, Tennessee, by her parents, Floyd R. Bullock and Zelma Bullock. As a teenager, she began singing in church and later joined a local band, which set the stage for her rise to fame. In the late 1950s, she caught the attention of musician Ike Turner, and together they formed the duo Ike & Tina Turner. Their explosive live performances, characterized by the energetic backing of the Ikettes and the Kings of Rhythm, propelled them to success in the 1960s. Hits like "Proud Mary" and "River Deep – Mountain High" showcased their exceptional talent and chemistry.

However, Turner’s life with Ike was tumultuous, marked by years of marital abuse. In 1976, she made the courageous decision to leave him, both personally and professionally. Following this separation, she embarked on a solo career that would redefine her legacy. Turner’s comeback was monumental with the release of her fifth solo album, Private Dancer, in 1984. The album produced the iconic single "What's Love Got to Do with It," which won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and became her only number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The success continued with other chart-topping singles, including "Better Be Good to Me," "Private Dancer," and "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)."

Turner's influence as a performer extended beyond her recorded music. Her Break Every Rule World Tour in the 1980s became the highest-grossing tour by a female artist of that decade and set a Guinness World Record for the largest paying audience at a single concert, with 180,000 attendees. Her subsequent tours, including the Wildest Dreams Tour and the Twenty Four Seven Tour, further solidified her reputation as a powerhouse in live performance. After a remarkable career, she officially retired from touring in 2009 following the Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour.

In addition to her musical endeavors, Turner also made significant contributions to film. She appeared in notable movies such as Tommy, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, and Last Action Hero. Her life story was compellingly dramatized in the biographical film What's Love Got to Do with It, which was based on her autobiography, I, Tina: My Life Story. Furthermore, her legacy was honored in the jukebox musical Tina and the documentary film Tina.

Throughout her illustrious career, Turner garnered numerous accolades, including 12 Grammy Awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and multiple inductions into the Grammy Hall of Fame. She was recognized as one of the greatest artists and singers of all time by Rolling Stone and became the first Black artist and woman to grace the magazine's cover. Turner was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2005.

In 2013, Turner became a citizen of Switzerland and relinquished her U.S. citizenship. She spent her later years in Küsnacht, where she passed away on May 24, 2023. Tina Turner’s indelible mark on the music industry and her inspiring journey from adversity to stardom continue to resonate, leaving a legacy that will endure for generations.