Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, was an American singer, dancer, actress, and author who subsequently became a Swiss citizen. Known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” she rose to prominence as the lead vocalist of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before launching a tremendously successful solo career.
Turner’s musical career began in 1957 when she joined Ike Turner’s band, the Kings of Rhythm. She made her first appearance on record as Little Ann in 1958, with the song “Boxtop.” However, it wasn’t until 1960 that she became Tina Turner, with the publication of the classic duet record “A Fool in Love.”
Ike and Tina Turner immediately established themselves as one of the most fearsome live talents in music history. They went on to have a string of chart-topping successes including “It’s Gonna Work Out Fine,” “River Deep – Mountain High,” “Proud Mary,” and “Nutbush City Limits” before disbanding in 1976.
Turner had a stunning return in the 1980s, widely regarded as one of the finest in music history. Her 1984 album, “Private Dancer,” was multi-platinum and included the big single “What’s Love Got to Do with It.” The song not only won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year, but it also became Turner’s first and only Billboard Hot 100 number one.
Has Tina Turner sold her rights?
Who did Tina Turner sell her rights to? BMG, a music publishing business, purchased the rights from Tina Turner for her discography, which features singles like The Best and Nutbush City Limits. In the agreement, Turner’s name, likeness, and other rights are also acquired by BMG for use in potential sponsorship and merchandise arrangements.