Today we are talking about a gal who went from picking cotton in Nutbush, TN to an icon on stage and screen. There were many hardships and if you haven’t heard her story get ready for a tale of a survivor with a soundtrack to go along with it. On episode #39 we’re talking the life and legacy of your gal, Tina Turner.
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- What Leah and Phoebe knew of Tina before researching
- Born as Anna Mae Bullock.
- She grew up moving many times, living with different relatives and seeing her mother leave to save herself from abuse.
- In St. Louis meeting the King of Rhythm Band which included Ike Turner
- “Little Anna” first credit on a record in 1958 with “Box Tops” by Kings of Rhythum
- Moved to the front of the band after “A Fool in Love” was a hit
- Ike Turner gave Anna a stage name of “Tina Turner” without her knowledge or permission. (Video source: Oprah’s Next Chapter Interview)
- Ike started to beat Tina and according to her own words “instilled fear” in her
- To avoid public confusion in 1962 Tina and Ike were married in Mexico.
- Working with Phil Spector
- Teaching Mick Jagger how to dance
- Suicide Attempt
- “Proud Mary” reaching #4 on Billboard and earning a Grammy
- 1976 Tina leaves Ike and fights to keep her name.
- 1984 Comeback with the album Private Dancer.
- “What’s Love Got to Do with it” hits #1
- Movie and TV show appearances
- More albums and world tours up to the age of 70!
- Awards won
- Her Buddhist practice (Source: Living Buddhism Magazine Interview)
- Becoming a Swiss citizen
- Her 27 year relationship and eventually marriage to Erwin Bach
- Tina’s Legacy. (Video Source: Oprah’s Next Chapter)
- What can we learn from Tina Turner?
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