Ike and Tina Turner, is a cultural staple down under, but its origins are a bit of a mystery.The queen of rock and roll, who tragically died this week at 83 of natural causes, penned the track about her southern hometown of Nutbush, Tennessee.Upon Turner’s passing, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the 12-time Grammy winner created a “soundtrack to our lives.”Jon Stratton, an adjunct professor at the University of South Australia’s School of Creative Industries, traces the dance’s beginnings to the New South Wales education department.Educators realized dance is an effective way to teach children about the arts and get some exercise, he said.“In NSW there seemed to be some kind of committee trying to work out what kinds of dances primary school kids in particular should do as part of physical education,” he told the Aussie outlet SBS News.“What seems to have happened is that somebody devised the Nutbush along the lines of the Madison (another, slightly more complex line dance),” he continued.Its popularity quickly snowballed, captivating classrooms across the country through the ’80s and ’90s. “In terms of teaching kids, it’s innocuous,” Stratton explained, adding that the beat is “really easy” to dance to.
Tina Turner, legendary singer who evolved from R&B with husband Ike to rock superstardom – obituary
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Ike Turner, however, was as bad a husband as he was good a songwriter. Violent, addictive and adulterous, he terrorised his wife until she walked out with only a young family and huge debts to show for 15 years at the top of the music industry. Through sheer willpower, however, Tina Turner reinvented herself as a rock singer and slowly rebuilt her career by giving her all, in everything from McDonald’s sales conferences to grimy cabaret venues.
And then in 1984, aged 45, she released the album Private Dancer. It sold 11 million copies and established her as a global superstar and one of rock’s great survivors – and a symbol of female empowerment, for Tina Turner was a proud, strong, independent woman who overcame numerous setbacks to carve out a decades-long career in the music business, no mean achievement in that most brittle of industries. Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26 1939 in Nutbush, Tennessee.
Her father was a cotton plantation manager and young Anna worked in the fields from an early age. After her mother, Zelma Bullock, left home (beginning an estrangement that only ended with Zelma’s death in 1999) Tina was shuttled between relatives until she arrived in St Louis, where she frequented nightclubs, ambitious to become a singer. In 1956 she met Ike Turner and his band the Kings of Rhythm, and eventually persuaded him to allow her on stage.
Her rendition of a BB King standard was sufficiently powerful for Ike to engage her whenever his usual singer was unavailable, though she continued to work in a St Louis hospital. Ike was a perceptive musician who coupled the electric instruments and denser rhythms of urban black musicians with rural blues – the sound that would become rock’n’roll. He had a
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Tina Turner to be laid to rest at small private funeral for family and friends
Tina Turner will be laid to rest at a private funeral. Despite having legions of fans worldwide and being hero-worshipped in her adopted country of Switzerland, the ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero’ hitmaker’s final farewell is set to be a small affair for only family and friends. A spokesperson for the icon – dubbed the ‘Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll – confirmed to The Sun: “There will be a private funeral ceremony attended by close friends and family.
Inside Tina Turner’s life in Switzerland — and the emotional scene outside her $76M home
died Wednesday at the age of 83.Mourners were seen leaving flowers and lighting candles at the gates of the Grammy winner’s estate, located on Lake Zurich in the tranquil town of Küsnacht. Turner first moved into the home, known as Villa Algonquin, with her longtime love, Erwin Bach, in 1998. Due to strict Swiss laws prohibiting foreign homeownership, Turner and Bach rented the property until the singer became a citizen of the country in 2013.
Tina Turner’s Cause of Death Revealed 1 Day After Singer Dies at 83
Tina Turner‘s cause of death has been revealed one day after she passed away at age 83.
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posted to her Twitter account in March 2021, over two years before her death Wednesday at the age of 83.In the post, Turner — born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, in 1939 — shared her anticipation for her then-upcoming documentary “TINA” on HBO.“Only 5 days left! This Saturday, the documentary ‘TINA’ will be released. I am so excited to share this movie with you – seeing the concert scenes made me relive some of the proudest moments of my life.
Simply the best: Tributes flood in for Tina Turner who has died aged 83
Tributes have poured in for music legend Tina Turner who has died aged 83. One of rock's most famous voices, who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, the star died after a long illness. Turner passed away “peacefully" on Wednesday in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her publicist.
Tina Turner's Switzerland home inundated with tributes and special messages after death
Tina Turner’s home has been inundated with floral tributes as fans pay homage to the pop legend following her death. The iconic singer died aged 83 at her villa in Küsnach near Zurich, Switzerland, following a long, unspecified illness, it was announced on Wednesday. Tina, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, rose to fame in a band alongside abusive ex husband Ike Turner and went on to become one of rock’s most famous voices - with classic hits including Proud Mary and The Best.
Tina Turner supported by pal Oprah in last public photos of icon before her death
The late Tina Turner was seen being supported by her pal Oprah Winfrey in the last public photographs of the legendary musical icon before her death. In snaps taken in 2019, the What's Love Got to do With It singer could be seen dressed in a glitzy outfit as she attended the Tina - The Tina Turner Musical's opening night in New York City.There, she was supported by US chat show host, Oprah, and her husband, Erwin Bach. In pictures taken outside the venue, Oprah, 69, could be seen linking a supportive arm through Tina's as they navigated the streets of New York.
How Tina Turner finally found happiness
Tina Turner triumphed over numerous adversities on her journey to finding lasting happiness. The legendary singer, who became known as the Queen of Rock n' Roll, died on Tuesday at the age of 83 at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland after a long illness, according to her rep.Throughout her life, Turner overcame a series of obstacles including an unhappy childhood, an abusive marriage, a stagnated career, the loss of close family members and serious health challenges.
Tina Turner Dead at 83: Dolly Parton, Mick Jagger, Barack Obama and More Stars Pay Tribute
Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, died Wednesday at the age of 83 following a long illness. Turner's rep confirmed the sad news in a statement to ET and reflected on the «Proud Mary» singer's unique legacy and the impact she made on rock music. «Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,» the statement read.«Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee, USA.
Oprah Winfrey remembers Tina Turner as ‘our forever goddess of rock ‘n’ roll’
Oprah Winfrey said Tina Turner was “our forever goddess of rock ‘n’ roll” and hailed her courage as a domestic abuse survivor following her death. The US TV talk show host said Turner was “a role model not only for me but for the world”, as she paid tribute to the singer. Turner, one of rock’s most famous voices – with hits including Proud Mary and The Best – died at the age of 83 at her home in Switzerland on Wednesday after a long illness.
Tina Turner died ‘peacefully’ at 83 after a ‘long illness’
Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. The iconic performer, who was reportedly battling a long illness, died in her home near Zurich, Switzerland, as confirmed by her publicist Bernard Doherty to PA news.“With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” the statement reads.
Tina Turner remembered for ‘inspiring stars of tomorrow’ after her death at 83
Tina Turner has been remembered as someone who “enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow” following her death at the age of 83. The singer, one of rock’s most famous voices who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, died at her home in Switzerland on Wednesday after a long illness. In a career spanning more than 60 years, the American-Swiss singer, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, won eight competitive Grammy Awards and has a star on both the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the St Louis Walk of Fame.
Tina Turner worried she put herself ‘in great danger’ before death
put herself “in great danger” months before dying. In her penultimate Instagram address, Tina Turner — who died Wednesday at age 83 following a bout with cancer, a stroke and kidney troubles — revealed to her nearly 1 million followers that she had unwittingly gambled with her health. “Kidneys fail without pain,” the 12-time Grammy winner said in the caption of her post, shared March 9 in honor of International World Kidney Day.“I have put myself in great danger by refusing to face the reality that I need daily, lifelong therapy with medication,” continued Turner, née Anna Mae Bullock, a native of Nutbush, Tennessee. The “What’s Love Got to Do With It” megastar’s words of caution were penned beneath a photo of herself marked with the quote: “If I had known how high blood pressure and kidney disease are connected, I would have been spared a lot of suffering.”Elsewhere in the caption, Turner advised: “Show your kidneys love! They deserve it.”She added, “My kidneys are victims of my not realizing that my high blood pressure should have been treated with conventional medicine.”The “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” died at 83 on Wednesday after a prolific career that spanned decades.Tina — who was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2021 — sold more than 100 million records worldwide throughout her career, with songs including the anthemic hit “The Best” and her solo comeback single “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”She scored her first and only No.
Why Tina Turner wanted to ‘just go away’ to escape fame
died Wednesday at age 83, in the 2021 Max documentary “Tina.”In the doc — which the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer dubbed a bittersweet goodbye to fans — Turner, who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, lamented over the unending media headlines about the torture bore during her 16-year marriage to Ike. (Ike Turner died from a drug overdose at 76 in December 2007). “I wasn’t interested in telling that ridiculously embarrassing story of my life,” said Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, in the film. “But I felt that’s one way I can get the journalists off my back.”Years prior to releasing the documentary, the Nutbush, Tennessee, native shockingly exposed Ike’s domestic violence in her 1986 memoir, “I, Tina,” and again in the 1993 biopic, “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” starring Oscar-nominee Angela Bassett. “The story was written so I would no longer have to discuss the issue,” Turner said of her torment. “I don’t love that it’s always talked about.
Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner Dead at 83: Sarah Jessica Parker, Magic Johnson and More Stars React
Paying respects to a legend. Celebrities are mourning the loss of iconic singer Tina Turner after her death at age 83.
Tina Turner's turbulent life from her children's tragic deaths to money woes
Today the "queen of rock 'n' roll" Tina Turner passed away peacefully at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.The 83 year old had an iconic voice that is best known for huge hits such as The Best, Proud Mary and What's Love Got To Do With It? Despite her success in the music world, her life was far from plain sailing and she faced her fair share of issues throughout her life in the spotlight. Childhood For the start of her life Tina grew up in Brownsville Tennessee before she was uprooted soon after when her mum decided to leave the family for freedom.
Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included 'What's Love Got to Do With It,' dead at 83
home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager. She became a Swiss citizen a decade ago. “She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer,” tweeted Mick Jagger, whom Turner helped in shaping his own dynamic stage presence.
Inside Tina Turner's Final Years Outside of the Spotlight: 'I'm Happy'
Tina Turner following news of her death. She was 83.The music legend's career spanned over five decades and while one of her last onstage appearances was at the opening of on Broadway in New York City in 2019, she'd been living a quiet life as a citizen of Switzerland with her husband, Erwin Bach, whom she married in 2013.Three years ago, CBS News' Gayle King met Turner in Switzerland to discuss her memoir,, and received some wisdom from the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.«Is there anything in life, Tina Turner, that you want that you don't have?» King asked. «No,» Turner said simply. «I have everything.