Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was a singer, songwriter, and actress. As a rock icon, her vocal prowess, raspy vocal delivery, electrifying stage presence and her live performance record breaking the color barrier helped her to be dubbed the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".

May 26, 2023 · Early Life. Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee.

Feb 19, 2025 · Tina Turner was an American-born singer-songwriter and actress. She rose to fame in the early 1960s alongside her partner Ike Turner . After separating from him in 1978, Turner embarked on a solo career.

Tina Turner was born on November 26, 1939, in Tennessee, USA, to Zelma Priscilla and Floyd Richard Bullock. Her father was an overseer of a group of sharecroppers. During World War II, Turner was separated from her parents and had to go and live with her grandparents in Knoxville.

Mar 7, 2025 · Tina Turner, born November 26, 1939, was a legendary singer known for her electrifying performances, marriages, and rich legacy, passing away at age 83.

May 24, 2023 · American-born singer Tina Turner was known as the 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll', and first found fame as the lead singer of the duo Ike & Tina Turner, before launching a massively successful career as a solo artist.

Jul 1, 2019 · On August 20, 1958, Tina Turner gave birth to her eldest son, Raymond Craig, with Raymond Hill. In 1958, Anna Mae Bullock graduated from Sumner High School. After graduating, she worked as a nurse's aide at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Oct 18, 2024 · Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Brownsville, Tennessee, the youngest daughter of Floyd Richard Bullock and his wife Zelma Priscilla (née Currie).

Oct 23, 2016 · Early years: Young Anna Mae Bullock made her mark in St. Louis, where, as a 16-year-old student at Sumner High, she joined local R&B revue Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm (who'd already scored a hit three years earlier as Jackie …

5 days ago · With footage from interviews and performances over the years, Tina was able to tell her story in the Tina documentary film. It aired in the UK in March 2021 and shows the performer's incredible life, from her early career with Ike Turner, her marriage and achieving global stardom with record-breaking sell-out tours.