Tina Turner began her musical career in the mid-1950s as a featured singer with Ike Turners Kings of Rhythm, first recording in 1958 under the name Little Ann.Her introduction to the public as Tina Turner began in 1960 as a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.Success followed with a string of notable hits credited to the duo, including A Fool in Love, River Deep – Mountain High (1966), Proud Mary (1971) and Nutbush City Limits all recorded with The Ikettes. (1973), a song which she wrote. In her autobiography. In the early 1980s, she launched a comeback with another string of hits, starting in 1983 with the single Lets Stay Together followed by the 1984 release of her fifth solo album Private Dancer which became a worldwide success. Whats Love Got to Do with It, the most successful single from the album, was later used as the title of a biographical film adapted from her autobiography. In addition to her musical career, Turner has also experienced success in films, including a role in the 1975 rock musical Tommy and a starring role in the 1985 Mel Gibson blockbuster film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, as well as a cameo role in the 1993 film Last Action Hero. One of the worlds most popular entertainers, she is also called the The Queen of Rock n Roll. Turner has been termed the most successful female rock artist, winning eight Grammys and selling more concert tickets than any other solo performer in history.Her combined album and single sales total approximately 100 million copies worldwide. She is noted for her energetic stage presence, powerful vocals, and career longevity.[In 2008, Turner returned from semi-retirement to embark on her Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. Turners tour became one of the highest selling ticketed shows of 2008–2009.[Rolling Stone ranked her no. 63 on their 100 greatest artists of all time.In 1991, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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