Tina Turner timeline
Explore the extraordinary life and legendary career of Tina Turner with our free downloadable timeline.
On May 24, 2023, Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock’n’roll, passed away peacefully in her home in Switzerland after a long battle with illness. Her life and career are inspiring stories of overcoming hardships and discovering the true strength that lies within.
To celebrate her remarkable life, we have created the Tina Turner timeline, marking the most important accomplishments of the iconic artist.
Tina Turner timeline: key milestones
- November 26, 1939 – Born Anna-Mae Bullock in Nutbrush, Tennessee;
- 1956 – Moves to St. Louis, meets Ike Turner;
- 1960 – Takes the stage name Tina Turner, start of Ike & Tina Turner Revue;
- 1962 – Marries Ike Turner in Tijuana, Mexico;
- 1966 – Ike & Tina open for Rolling Stones on UK tour;
- 1968 – Attempts suicide after years of abuse by Ike;
- 1969 – Earns Grammy Award for “Proud Mary”;
- 1975 – Stars in her first film, “Tommy” by The Who;
- 1976 – Files for divorce from Ike;
- 1984 – Releases comeback album “Private Dancer”;
- 1985 – Stars in “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome”;
- 1991 – Is inducted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as duo act with Ike;
- 1993 – Is played by Angela Basset in biographical film “What’s love got to do with it?”;
- 2005 – Receives Kennedy Center honors;
- 2008 – Embarks on 50th Anniversary Tour;
- 2009 – Retires officially from performing;
- 2013 – Becomes a Swiss citizen;
- 2018 – “Tina” musical debuts in London;
- 2021 – Is inducted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as solo act;
- May 24, 2023 – Passes away in Switzerland, aged 83.
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