History of Tina Turner in Timeline
Tina Turner, the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," was a highly successful singer, songwriter, actress, and author. Known for her powerful vocals, raspy voice, and electrifying stage presence, she broke racial barriers in rock music. As one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, she sold an estimated 100 million records, solidifying her iconic status.
November 26, 1939: Anna Mae Bullock Born
On November 26, 1939, Anna Mae Bullock, who would later become known as Tina Turner, was born. She was a singer, songwriter, actress, and author.
1950: Mother Leaves to St. Louis
In 1950, when Anna Mae Bullock was 11 years old, her mother, Zelma, left without warning, relocating to St. Louis to escape an abusive relationship.
1956: First Performance with Ike Turner
In 1956, Anna Mae Bullock sang with Ike Turner's band, the Kings of Rhythm, at the Club Manhattan. This marked the beginning of her musical journey with Ike Turner.
1956: Meeting Ike Turner
In 1956, Tina Turner met Ike Turner and had a platonic relationship from the time they met until 1960. She likened their relationship to that of a "brother and sister from another lifetime".
August 20, 1958: Birth of Son Raymond Craig
On August 20, 1958, Tina Turner gave birth to her son Raymond Craig with Kings of Rhythm saxophonist Raymond Hill. She became a single parent after Hill left the band before their son's birth.
1958: Graduation from Sumner High School
In 1958, Anna Mae Bullock graduated from Sumner High School in St. Louis, Missouri.
1958: First Recording as Little Ann
In 1958, Anna Mae Bullock made her first recording under the name Little Ann on the single "Boxtop". She was credited as a vocalist along with Ike Turner and Carlson Oliver.
July 1960: Release of "A Fool in Love" as Tina Turner
In July 1960, Anna Mae Bullock was introduced to the public as Tina Turner with the release of the single "A Fool in Love". It reached No. 2 on the Hot R&B Sides chart and No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100.
October 1960: Birth of Son Ronnie
In October 1960, Tina Turner gave birth to her and Ike Turner's son Ronnie.
October 27, 1960: Birth of Ronald "Ronnie" Renelle Turner
On October 27, 1960, Tina Turner had her second biological son, Ronald "Ronnie" Renelle Turner, with Ike Turner.
1960: Recording of "A Fool in Love" and Renaming as Tina Turner
In 1960, Anna Mae Bullock recorded "A Fool in Love" after Art Lassiter failed to appear. Disc jockey Dave Dixon convinced Ike Turner to send the tape to Juggy Murray, who was impressed with Bullock's vocals and bought the track. Ike Turner then renamed Bullock "Tina Turner".
1960: Rise to Prominence with Ike & Tina Turner
In 1960, Tina Turner rose to prominence as the lead singer of the duo Ike & Tina Turner, famous for live performances with the Ikettes and Kings of Rhythm.
1960: Affair with Ike Turner begins
In 1960, Tina Turner's affair with Ike Turner began while Ike was with his live-in girlfriend Lorraine Taylor. They became intimate when she went to sleep with him after another musician threatened to go into her room.
1961: Success of "It's Gonna Work Out Fine"
In 1961, Ike & Tina Turner's single "It's Gonna Work Out Fine" reached No. 14 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 on the R&B chart, earning them a Grammy nomination for Best Rock and Roll Performance.
1962: Release of R&B Hits
Between 1960 and 1962, Ike and Tina Turner released R&B hits including "I Idolize You", "Poor Fool", and "Tra La La La La".
1962: Move to Los Angeles
In 1962, Tina and Ike Turner moved to Los Angeles.
1963: Constant Touring and R&B Singles
Between 1963 and 1965, Ike & Tina Turner toured constantly and produced moderately successful R&B singles.
1963: Purchase of House in View Park
In 1963, Ike Turner purchased a house in the View Park area. They brought their son Ronnie, Turner's son Craig, and Ike's two sons from St. Louis to live with them.
1964: Release of Tina Turner's First Solo Single
In 1964, Tina Turner's first credited single as a solo artist, "Too Many Ties That Bind"/"We Need an Understanding", was released from Ike Turner's label Sonja Records.
February 1965: Charting Album with Live! The Ike & Tina Turner Show
In February 1965, Ike & Tina Turner achieved their first charting album with "Live! The Ike & Tina Turner Show", peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot R&B LP chart.
1965: Solo Appearances on TV Shows and Appearance in The Big T.N.T. Show
In 1965, Tina Turner's profile was raised after solo appearances on shows like American Bandstand and Shindig!, while the entire revue appeared on Hollywood a Go-Go. Also in 1965, they appeared in the concert film "The Big T.N.T. Show".
April 1966: Signing with Philles Label
In April 1966, Ike & Tina Turner signed with Phil Spector's Philles label after Tina Turner had already recorded with him.
May 1966: Release of "River Deep – Mountain High"
In May 1966, Ike & Tina Turner's first single on the Philles label, "River Deep – Mountain High", was released. While successful overseas, it only reached No. 88 on the Billboard Hot 100.
November 1967: First Female and Black Artist on Rolling Stone Cover
In November 1967, Tina Turner became the first female artist and the first black artist to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
1968: Signing with Blue Thumb Records
In 1968, Ike & Tina Turner signed with Blue Thumb Records.
1968: Suicide Attempt
In 1968, Tina Turner attempted suicide by overdosing on Valium pills due to the violence and promiscuity throughout her marriage with Ike.
1969: Releasing "Outta Season" and "The Hunter" albums
In 1969, Ike & Tina Turner released the album "Outta Season" which produced their charted cover of Otis Redding's "I've Been Loving You Too Long". They also released "The Hunter" album, where the title track earned Tina Turner a Grammy nomination.
1969: Opening for the Rolling Stones on US Tour
In the fall of 1969, Ike & Tina Turner's profile was raised after opening for the Rolling Stones on their US tour, and gained more exposure through performances on TV shows.
1970: Release of "Come Together" and "Workin' Together" albums
In 1970, Ike & Tina Turner released the albums "Come Together" and "Workin' Together", marking a turning point in their career as they incorporated more rock tunes into their repertoire.
July 1971: Release of Live Album What You Hear Is What You Get
In July 1971, Ike & Tina Turner's live album, What You Hear Is What You Get, was released. It was recorded at Carnegie Hall and became their first certified Gold album.
October 1972: Performance at Star-Spangled Women Fundraiser
In October 1972, Tina Turner and the Ikettes performed at Star-Spangled Women, a political fundraiser for the 1972 presidential campaign of George McGovern, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
1973: Release of "Nutbush City Limits"
In 1973, Ike & Tina Turner's single "Nutbush City Limits", written by Tina Turner, became a hit, reaching No. 1 in Austria, No. 4 in the UK, and the top 5 in several other countries. It was certified silver by the BPI for selling a quarter of a million copies in the UK. Ike & Tina Turner also received the Golden European Record Award for selling over one million records of "Nutbush City Limits" in Europe.
1973: Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism
In 1973, Tina Turner was introduced to Nichiren Buddhism by Valerie Bishop, who worked at Ike & Tina Turner's studio, Bolic Sound.
1974: Release of "Sweet Rhode Island Red" and "Sexy Ida"
In 1974, Ike & Tina Turner had follow-up hits with "Sweet Rhode Island Red" and "Sexy Ida".
1974: Grammy Nomination and Film Role
In 1974, Ike & Tina Turner's album The Gospel According to Ike & Tina was nominated for a Grammy. Tina Turner's first solo album, Tina Turns the Country On!, earned her a nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female. Tina Turner also filmed the rock opera Tommy in London, playing the Acid Queen and she appeared on Ann-Margret's TV special.
1975: Release of "Acid Queen" album
Following the release of Tommy, Tina Turner released her solo album Acid Queen in 1975. It reached No. 39 on the Billboard R&B chart and included the singles "Baby, Get It On" and a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love".
1975: Appearance in the film Tommy
In 1975, Tina Turner appeared in the film "Tommy".
July 1, 1976: Leaving Ike Turner
On July 1, 1976, Tina Turner abruptly left Ike Turner after a fight on their way to the Dallas Statler Hilton. She fled with only 36 cents and a Mobil credit card to the Ramada Inn across the freeway.
November 1976: Arrest for Carrying a Firearm
In November 1976, Tina Turner was stopped for a traffic violation, and an officer found a .38-caliber revolver in her purse. She was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor.
1976: Headlining and TV Deal
In 1976, Ike & Tina Turner headlined at the Waldorf Astoria New York and signed a television deal with CBS-TV. Ike planned for them to leave United Artists Records for a deal with Cream Records.
1976: Departure from Ike & Tina Turner and Start of Solo Career
In 1976, after enduring years of marital abuse, Tina Turner left Ike & Tina Turner and embarked on a solo career.
1977: Release of "Delilah's Power"
In 1977, After Tina Turner's divorce, United Artists released the album "Delilah's Power" credited to the duo Ike & Tina Turner.
1977: Solo Performances and Tour
In 1977, following her separation from Ike, Tina Turner earned income by appearing on TV shows, formed a new band, and re-emerged with new costumes. She performed in smaller venues, headlined at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and embarked on her first solo concert tour in Australia.
March 29, 1978: Divorce Finalized
On March 29, 1978, Tina Turner's divorce from Ike Turner was finalized. After they disbanded, United Artists released two more albums credited to the duo: Delilah's Power (1977) and Airwaves (1978).
September 1978: HBO TV Special and album release
In September 1978, Tina Turner starred with Tom Jones in an HBO TV special. Around that time, her third solo album, Rough, was released on United Artists with distribution in North America and Europe on EMI Records.
1978: Diners Club Lawsuit
In 1978, Diners Club Corp. sued Tina Turner and her company, Tina's Operation Oops, claiming she owed over $26,000 for purchases made using her credit card.
1978: Diagnosis of high blood pressure
In 1978, Tina Turner was diagnosed with high blood pressure, which remained mostly untreated, leading to kidney damage.
February 15, 1979: Featured in Jet Magazine with Buddhist Altar
On February 15, 1979, Tina Turner was featured in Jet magazine with her Buddhist altar on the cover, highlighting her spiritual journey.
1979: Management and Performances
In 1979, Roger Davies became Tina Turner's manager. Tina Turner also worked as a performer on the Rete 1 TV series Luna Park in Italy and embarked on a controversial tour of South Africa.
1979: Release of "Love Explosion"
In 1979, Tina Turner released "Love Explosion", which included a brief diversion to disco music. It failed to chart, so United Artists and Turner parted ways. She continued performing and headlined her second tour.
October 1981: Performance on Saturday Night Live
In October 1981, Rod Stewart invited Tina Turner to perform "Hot Legs" with him on Saturday Night Live.
March 1982: Performance on the Willem Ruis Show
In March 1982, Tina Turner performed in the Willem Ruis show in the Netherlands, leading to the hit "Shame, Shame, Shame".
November 1983: Release of "Let's Stay Together" Cover
In November 1983, Tina Turner released her cover of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together", produced by B.E.F., which became a hit in Europe and the US.
May 1984: Release of "Private Dancer" Album and "What's Love Got to Do with It"
In May 1984, Tina Turner released her album Private Dancer, which became a success, and the single "What's Love Got to Do with It". Following the album's release, Turner joined Lionel Richie as the opening act on his tour.
September 1, 1984: Number One Hit with "What's Love Got to Do with It"
On September 1, 1984, Tina Turner achieved her first and only No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "What's Love Got to Do with It".
1984: Comeback with "Private Dancer" Album
In 1984, Tina Turner made a musical comeback with her multi-platinum album "Private Dancer". The single "What's Love Got to Do with It" became her only number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award.
February 1985: Second World Tour and "We Are the World" Contribution
In February 1985, Tina Turner embarked on her second world tour to support the Private Dancer album. During this time, she also contributed vocals to the USA for Africa benefit song "We Are the World".
July 1985: Live Aid Performance
In July 1985, Tina Turner performed at Live Aid alongside Mick Jagger. Their performance involved Jagger ripping her skirt off. She also released a duet, "It's Only Love", with Bryan Adams.
1985: Appearance in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
In 1985, Tina Turner appeared in the film "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome".
1986: Meeting Erwin Bach
In 1986, Tina Turner met German music executive Erwin Bach, who was sent by her European record label (EMI) to greet her at Düsseldorf Airport. They began dating later that year.
1986: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 1986, Tina Turner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1986: Release of Autobiography I, Tina: My Life Story
In 1986, Tina Turner released her autobiography, "I, Tina: My Life Story".
1986: Release of "Break Every Rule" album and autobiography
In 1986, Tina Turner released her sixth solo album, Break Every Rule, and her autobiography I, Tina, which became a bestseller. She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1986: Publication of "I, Tina" autobiography
In 1986, Tina Turner revealed in her autobiography, "I, Tina", that she was introduced to Nichiren Buddhism in 1973 by Valerie Bishop.
1986: Grammy win for Prince's Trust concert
In 1986, Tina Turner won a Grammy as a performer at the Prince's Trust concert.
1986: Relationship with Harry Taylor
In 1986, while still in Brownsville, Tina Turner was in a relationship with Harry Taylor. They met at a high school basketball game, and the relationship lasted for a year until she discovered Taylor had married another girl.
1987: Break Every Rule World Tour
In 1987, Tina Turner's Break Every Rule World Tour began, becoming the highest-grossing female tour of the 1980s and setting a Guinness World Record for the largest paying audience at a concert.
January 1988: Record-Breaking Concert in Rio de Janeiro
In January 1988, Tina Turner performed in front of approximately 180,000 people at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest paying concert attendance for a solo artist at the time.
April 1988: Release of "Tina Live in Europe" album
In April 1988, Tina Turner released the album Tina Live in Europe, which won a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.
1988: Guinness World Record for largest paying audience
In 1988, Tina Turner held a Guinness World Record for the largest paying audience (180,000) for a solo performer.
1989: Release of "Foreign Affair" album
In 1989, Tina Turner released the Foreign Affair album, which reached No. 1 in eight countries and included the hit single "The Best".
1989: Estrangement from Sons
In 1989, Tina Turner told TV Week that she was "still there for the boys", but there were reports of Turner's estrangement from her sons in the years before her death.
1990: Foreign Affair European Tour
In 1990, Tina Turner embarked on her Foreign Affair European Tour, breaking the record for a European tour previously held by the Rolling Stones.
October 1991: Release of "Simply the Best"
In October 1991, Tina Turner released her first greatest hits compilation, Simply the Best, which sold seven million copies worldwide.
1991: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 1991, Ike & Tina Turner were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Tina Turner did not attend the ceremony.
1991: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Ike Turner
In 1991, Tina Turner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Ike Turner.
1993: Appearance in Last Action Hero and Film About Her Life
In 1993, Tina Turner appeared in the film "Last Action Hero". Also in 1993, her life was dramatized in the film "What's Love Got to Do with It", based on her autobiography.
1993: Appearance in "What's Love Got to Do with It"
In 1993, Tina Turner's Buddhist chanting was dramatized in the film "What's Love Got to Do with It".
1993: Release of "What's Love Got to Do with It" film
In 1993, the film What's Love Got to Do with It, based on Tina Turner's life, was released. Tina Turner contributed to the soundtrack for What's Love Got to Do with It, re-recording old songs and several new songs. The single "I Don't Wanna Fight" from the soundtrack was a hit. Tina Turner also embarked on her What's Love? Tour.
1994: Move to Château Algonquin
In 1994, Tina Turner began living at Château Algonquin in Küsnacht on the shore of Lake Zurich.
1995: Release of "GoldenEye"
In 1995, Tina Turner released "GoldenEye", which was written by Bono and the Edge of U2 for the James Bond film GoldenEye.
1996: The New York Times on Tina Turner's legs
In 1996, The New York Times noted that Tina Turner was known for the appearance of her legs.
1996: Wildest Dreams Tour
In 1996, Tina Turner embarked on the Wildest Dreams Tour, which became the second highest-grossing female tour of the 1990s.
1996: Release of "Wildest Dreams" album and tour
In 1996, Tina Turner released the Wildest Dreams album, accompanied by her "Wildest Dreams Tour".
September 1999: Release of "When the Heartache Is Over"
In September 1999, Tina Turner released the song "When the Heartache Is Over" as the leading single from her album, Twenty Four Seven.
1999: "River Deep – Mountain High" inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame
In 1999, Tina Turner's recording of "River Deep – Mountain High" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
1999: Roseanne Barr Urges Ike to Apologize
In 1999, on The Roseanne Show, Roseanne Barr urged Ike Turner to publicly apologize to Tina Turner.
July 2000: Retirement Announcement
At a July 2000 concert in Zurich, Switzerland, Tina Turner announced that she would retire at the end of the Twenty Four Seven Tour.
2000: Twenty Four Seven Tour
In 2000, Tina Turner's Twenty Four Seven Tour became the highest-grossing tour of the year in North America.
2003: "Proud Mary" inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2003, Tina Turner's recording of "Proud Mary" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
November 2004: Release of "All the Best"
In November 2004, Tina Turner released All the Best, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
August 2, 2005: Meeting with the Dalai Lama
On August 2, 2005, Tina Turner met with the 14th Dalai Lama in Einsiedeln, Switzerland.
December 2005: Kennedy Center Honors
In December 2005, Tina Turner was recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.
2005: Kennedy Center Honors
In 2005, Tina Turner received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, with tributes from various artists and praise from President George W. Bush.
2005: Recipient of Kennedy Center Honors
In 2005, Tina Turner was a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors.
2005: Platinum Status of "All the Best"
In 2005, three months after its release the album "All the Best" reached platinum status in the US. Also it achieved platinum status in seven other countries, including the UK.
February 2006: Release of "Teach Me Again"
In February 2006, Tina Turner released "Teach Me Again", a duet with Elisa for the film All the Invisible Children. All proceeds from the single were donated to charity projects for children led by the World Food Programme and UNICEF.
December 12, 2007: Ike Turner's Death
On December 12, 2007, after Ike Turner's death, Tina Turner issued a brief statement through her spokesperson stating that she hadn't had any contact with Ike in more than 30 years.
2007: Ike's Apology Letter
In 2007, Ike Turner told Jet that he still loved Tina Turner and had written a letter apologizing for "putting her and the kids through that kind of stuff", but he never sent it.
February 2008: Comeback Performance at the Grammy Awards
In February 2008, Tina Turner made a public comeback at the Grammy Awards, performing alongside Beyoncé. She also won a Grammy as a featured artist on River: The Joni Letters.
October 2008: Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour
In October 2008, Tina Turner embarked on her first tour in nearly ten years with the Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. In support of the tour, Turner released a greatest hits compilation, which made the tour a huge success.
2009: Collaboration on spiritual music project "Beyond"
In 2009, Tina Turner co-created a spiritual music project called "Beyond" with Dechen Shak-Dagsay and Regula Curti.
2009: Co-founding the Beyond Foundation
In 2009, Tina Turner co-founded the Beyond Foundation, a global music foundation, with Regula Curti and Dechen Shak-Dagsay.
2009: Retirement from Performing
In 2009, Tina Turner officially retired from performing, marking the end of a long and successful career as a singer and performer.
2009: Retirement After 50th Anniversary Tour
In 2009, Tina Turner retired from performing after completing her Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour.
April 2010: "The Best" Returns to UK Charts
In April 2010, due to an online campaign by fans of Rangers Football Club, Tina Turner's 1989 hit, "The Best", returned to the UK singles chart, peaking at No. 9. This achievement made Turner the first female recording artist in UK chart history to score top 40 hits in six consecutive decades (1960s–2010s).
2011: Beyond's Second Album "Children" Charted
In 2011, Beyond's second album "Children – With Children United in Prayer" charted again in Switzerland. Tina Turner promoted the album by performing on TV shows in Germany and Switzerland.
2011: Release of "Children" Album
In 2011, Tina Turner co-released the album "Children – With Children United in Prayer" through the Beyond project, and it charted in Switzerland.
2012: "What's Love Got to Do with It" inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2012, Tina Turner's recording of "What's Love Got to Do with It" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
April 2013: Vogue Germany Cover
In April 2013, Tina Turner appeared on the cover of the German issue of Vogue magazine at the age of 73, becoming the oldest person to be featured on the cover of Vogue.
April 22, 2013: Became a citizen of Switzerland
On April 22, 2013, Tina Turner became a citizen of Switzerland and was issued a Swiss passport.
July 2013: Marriage to Erwin Bach
In July 2013, after 27 years together, Tina Turner married Erwin Bach in a civil ceremony on the banks of Lake Zurich in Küsnacht, Switzerland.
October 24, 2013: Relinquishment of American citizenship
On October 24, 2013, Tina Turner signed the paperwork to relinquish her American citizenship at the US embassy in Bern.
2013: Stroke after wedding
In 2013, three weeks after her wedding to Erwin Bach, Tina Turner suffered a stroke and had to relearn how to walk.
February 2014: Release of "Love Songs" Compilation
In February 2014, Parlophone Records released a new compilation titled Love Songs.
2014: Release of "Love Within" Album
In 2014, Tina Turner co-released the album "Love Within" through projects with Beyond.
December 2016: Announcement of "Tina" Musical
In December 2016, Tina Turner announced that she had been working on "Tina", a musical based on her life story, in collaboration with Phyllida Lloyd and Stage Entertainment.
2016: Diagnosis of intestinal cancer
In 2016, Tina Turner was diagnosed with intestinal cancer and initially attempted to treat it with homeopathy, which worsened her condition.
2016: Declaration as a Buddhist
In a 2016 interview with Lion's Roar magazine, Tina Turner declared, "I consider myself a Buddhist."
April 7, 2017: Kidney transplantation surgery
On April 7, 2017, Tina Turner underwent kidney transplantation surgery after her husband, Erwin Bach, donated a kidney to her.
2017: Release of "Awakening" Album
In 2017, Tina Turner co-released the album "Awakening" through projects with Beyond.
April 2018: "Tina" Musical Opens in London
In April 2018, "Tina", a musical based on Tina Turner's life story, opened at the Aldwych Theatre in London with Adrienne Warren in the lead role.
July 2018: Death of Craig Raymond Turner
In July 2018, Tina Turner's son Craig Raymond Turner (formerly Raymond Craig Hill) was found dead in an apparent suicide.
October 2018: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Release of Memoir
In October 2018, Tina Turner received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and her second memoir, "My Love Story", was released.
2018: The Guardian article on Tina Turner
In 2018, The Guardian noted Tina Turner's "swagger, sensuality, gravelly vocals and unstoppable energy".
2018: Subject of Jukebox Musical Tina
In 2018, Tina Turner became the subject of the jukebox musical "Tina".
2018: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2018, Tina Turner received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
2018: Forgiveness of Ike Turner
In 2018, Tina Turner told The Sunday Times that she had forgiven Ike Turner, but would not work with him again, refusing his request for one more tour together.
2018: Revelation of health struggles in memoir
In her 2018 memoir, "My Love Story", Tina Turner revealed that she had multiple life-threatening illnesses.
2019: "Tina" Musical on Broadway
In 2019, Adrienne Warren reprised her lead role in the "Tina" musical on Broadway.
2020: Collaboration with Kygo and Top 40 Hit in Seven Decades
In 2020, Tina Turner came out of retirement to collaborate with Norwegian producer Kygo on a remix of "What's Love Got to Do with It". With this release, she became the first artist to have a top 40 hit in seven consecutive decades in the UK.
2020: Release of "Happiness Becomes You"
In 2020, Tina Turner released her third book, "Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good", co-written with Taro Gold and Regula Curti. It was chosen by Amazon's editors as a Best Nonfiction book of 2020.
October 2021: Sale of Music Rights and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
In October 2021, Tina Turner sold her music rights to BMG Rights Management for an estimated $50 million, with Warner Music handling distribution. Later that month, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist, accepting her award via satellite from her home near Zurich, Switzerland.
2021: Appearance in Documentary "Tina"
In 2021, Tina Turner appeared in the documentary film "Tina" directed by Dan Lindsay and T. J. Martin.
2021: Solo induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2021, Tina Turner was inducted by Angela Bassett into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
2021: Subject of Documentary Film Tina
In 2021, Tina Turner was the subject of the documentary film "Tina".
December 2022: Death of Ronnie Turner
In December 2022, Tina Turner's younger son, Ronnie Turner, died from complications of colon cancer.
2022: Wealth Estimation by Bilanz
In 2022, the Swiss business magazine Bilanz estimated Tina Turner's wealth at 225 million Swiss francs (about US$250 million).
May 2023: Reported record sales as of May 2023
As of May 2023, Tina Turner had reportedly sold around 100 to 150 million records worldwide.
May 24, 2023: Death of Tina Turner
On May 24, 2023, Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll', passed away. She left behind a legacy as one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.
May 25, 2023: West End Theatres dimmed lights in tribute
On May 25, 2023, theatres across the West End of London dimmed their lights for two minutes to mark Tina Turner's death.
June 2023: Patti LaBelle's tribute at BET Awards
In June 2023, Patti LaBelle paid tribute to Tina Turner with a rendition of "The Best" at the 2023 BET Awards.
2023: Beyond Foundation Remains Active
As of 2023, the Swiss Beyond Foundation, co-founded by Tina Turner, remains active and enables the collaboration of musical artists from different parts of the world.
February 2024: Fantasia's tribute at the Grammy Awards
In February 2024, Fantasia paid tribute to Tina Turner with a performance of "Proud Mary" at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
September 2025: Selection for National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame
In September 2025, Tina Turner was selected for induction into the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame.
October 26, 2025: Induction into the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame
On October 26, 2025, Tina Turner is slated to be inducted into the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame, having been selected in September 2025.
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