Tina Turner is known as one of the most progressive soul singer of all times and all over the world. Her real name is Annie Mae Bullock. Tina Turner was born near Brownsville, TN. She showed an early interest in music, but began her music career when a teenager. When she was eighteen she took part in Ike Turner's touring show as backup vocalist.
Tina Turner became popular singing in duo with Ike Turner. The duo became rather successful and released hit by hit. In 1960 they issued "A Fool in Love" which became a chart-topper. Besides they enjoyed fame for such hits as "River Deep-Mountain High," ”Proud Mary," and many others. But Ike’s character turned to be unbearable so Tina left him to make a solo career.
In 1975 Tina Turner tried her hand in cinematography performing a part of the Acid Queen in the film version of The Who's Tommy. In 1983 Tina joined a Heaven 17 project named BEF. Due to her strong charming voice, her immaculate vocal data she was noticed and had a nice chance to make a career of a solo singer having a solo deal with Capitol.
Tina Turner’s debut single was called Let's Stay Together"; the song became a real hit and a chart-topper (was issued in 1984). She is also known for such popular releases as "What's Love Got to Do With It" (became number one and remained at that level for three weeks, was considered to be a greatest hit), album Private Dancer (was “a collection of hits”).
Tina Turner is also popular for releasing "Better Be Good to Me", "We Don't Need Another Hero" (she played a role in Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome in 1985), "Typical Male" (also a hit, issued in 1986), Foreign Affair (released in 1989, album), Wildest Dreams (album, 1996), Twenty Four Seven (album, 2000).
