"Simply the Best": The Incredible Life and Music of Tina Turner

Tina Turner is a true icon of the music industry. With a career spanning over six decades, she has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, won eight Grammy Awards, and been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the National Women's Hall of Fame.

But Tina Turner's life and career have not been without their challenges. Born into poverty in Tennessee, she faced racial discrimination and domestic violence throughout her childhood and early adulthood. She overcame these obstacles to become one of the most successful and respected entertainers in the world.

Tumult!: The Incredible Life and Music of Tina Turner

by Donald Brackett

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This book tells the story of Tina Turner's incredible life and music. It is a story of triumph over adversity, of strength and resilience, and of finding love and happiness after years of pain and suffering.

The Early Years

Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock in Brownsville, Tennessee, on November 26, 1939. Her parents were poor sharecroppers, and she grew up in a small, rural community. From a young age, Tina displayed a love of music, and she began singing in church and at local events.

In 1958, Tina met Ike Turner, a rhythm and blues musician. The two of them began performing together, and they soon became a popular act on the Chitlin' Circuit, a network of nightclubs and theaters that catered to African American audiences.

In 1962, Tina and Ike married, and they formed the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. The revue was a huge success, and it helped to launch Tina's career.

The Ike & Tina Turner Revue

The Ike & Tina Turner Revue was known for its high-energy performances and its mix of soul, R&B, and rock music. Tina was the star of the show, and she quickly became one of the most popular female singers in the world.

However, the Revue was also marked by Ike's violent behavior. He was physically and emotionally abusive towards Tina, and he often beat her.

Overcoming Adversity

In 1976, Tina finally left Ike and the Revue. She filed for divorce, and she began her solo career.

It was not easy for Tina to start over on her own. She had to overcome the stigma of being a divorced woman, and she had to prove herself as a solo artist.

But Tina was determined to succeed. She worked hard, and she eventually released her first solo album, "Tina Turns the Country On!" in 1974.

Solo Success

Tina Turner's solo career was a huge success. She released a string of hit songs, including "What's Love Got to Do with It," "Private Dancer," and "Simply the Best."

Tina also starred in several films, including "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" and "What's Love Got to Do with It."

In 1985, Tina Turner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the first female artist to be inducted as a solo artist.

Later Years

Tina Turner continued to perform and record music throughout the 1990s and 2000s. She released her last studio album, "Twenty Four Seven," in 1999.

In 2009, Tina Turner retired from performing. She now lives in Switzerland with her husband, Erwin Bach.

Legacy

Tina Turner is a true icon of the music industry. She has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, won eight Grammy Awards, and been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the National Women's Hall of Fame.

But more than her awards and accomplishments, Tina Turner is known for her incredible strength and resilience. She has overcome adversity to become one of the most successful and respected entertainers in the world.

Tina Turner's story is an inspiration to us all. It shows us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it. And it reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

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Tumult!: The Incredible Life and Music of Tina Turner

by Donald Brackett

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2432 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	254 pages

FREE