How Tina Turner Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline
How the contributions of Tina Turner continue to shape the world today.
Tina Turner, the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," achieved fame as the lead singer of Ike & Tina Turner before launching a highly successful solo career after a difficult marriage and subsequent divorce in 1976. As a singer, songwriter, and actress, she became a global cultural icon. Her powerful vocals, energetic stage presence, and resilience cemented her place as one of the greatest and most influential performers of all time.
1986: Release of "Break Every Rule" Album and Autobiography
In 1986, Tina Turner released her sixth solo album, "Break Every Rule", and published her autobiography, "I, Tina", which became a bestseller. She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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, and Phil Spector accepted the award on their behalf.
1991: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
In 1991, Tina Turner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Ike Turner.
1996: Article in The New York Times
In 1996, The New York Times noted that Tina Turner was known for the appearance of her legs.
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.
December 2005: Kennedy Center Honors
In December 2005, Tina Turner was recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors for her contributions to performing arts.
2009: Official Retirement from Performing
In 2009, Tina Turner officially retired from performing, marking the end of a legendary career.
April 2013: Appeared on the cover of German Vogue
In April 2013, at the age of 73, Tina Turner appeared on the cover of the German Vogue magazine, becoming the oldest person to be featured on the cover of Vogue.
December 2016: Announced Tina the 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.
April 2018: Tina the musical opened at the Aldwych Theatre in London
In April 2018, Tina the musical opened at the Aldwych Theatre in London with Adrienne Warren in the lead role.
October 2018: Received Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and released memoir
In October 2018, Tina Turner received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and her second memoir, My Love Story, was released.
2018: Forgave Ike Turner
In 2018, Tina Turner told The Sunday Times that "as an old person, I have forgiven him, but I would not work with him".
2018: Article in The Guardian
In 2018, an article in The Guardian noted Tina Turner's "swagger, sensuality, gravelly vocals and unstoppable energy".
2018: Tina Musical Debut
In 2018, the jukebox musical "Tina" debuted, dramatizing Tina Turner's life and career.
2019: Tina musical opened on Broadway
In 2019, Adrienne Warren reprised her role in Tina the musical on Broadway.
2020: Spiritual Memoir Release
In 2020, Tina Turner discussed her spiritual journey in her memoir Happiness Becomes You that her son Ronnie Turner, first suggested she might benefit from chanting.
2020: Released "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.
October 2021: Sold Music Rights and Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In October 2021, Tina Turner sold her music rights to BMG Rights Management for an estimated $50 million. Later that month, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
2021: Appeared in the Documentary Film Tina
In 2021, Tina Turner appeared in the documentary film Tina directed by Dan Lindsay and T. J. Martin.
2021: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction as Solo Artist
In 2021, Tina Turner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
2021: Tina Documentary Release
In 2021, a documentary film also named "Tina" about Tina Turner was released.
May 2023: Reported record sales as of May
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.
May 25, 2023: West End Theatres dim lights in memory
On May 25, 2023, theatres across the West End of London, dimmed their lights for two minutes to mark Tina Turner's death.
2023: The Beyond Foundation Remains Active
As of 2023, the Swiss Beyond Foundation, co-founded by Tina Turner, remains active and continues to facilitate musical collaborations worldwide.
2023: Tributes at award shows
In 2023, after Tina Turner's death, Fantasia and Patti LaBelle paid tribute to Turner with a rendition of "Proud Mary" at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards and a rendition of "The Best" at the 2023 BET Awards.
