Tina Turner was a singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", she rose to prominence as the lead singer of the husband-wife duo Ike & Tina Turner before launching a successful career as a solo performer.
Turner in 1985
Ike & Tina Turner on the cover of Cash Box's June 30, 1962, issue
Turner performing on stage at Tulane Stadium during Soul Bowl '70 in October 1970
Turner during her 50th Anniversary Tour in 2009
Ike & Tina Turner were an American musical duo consisting of husband and wife Ike Turner and Tina Turner. From 1960 to 1976, they performed live as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, supported by Ike Turner's band, the Kings of Rhythm, and backing vocalists, the Ikettes. The Ike & Tina Turner Revue was regarded as "one of the most potent live acts on the R&B circuit."
Ike & Tina Turner in 1973
Ike & Tina Turner arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 1971
Ike & Tina Turner performing at Musikhalle Hamburg in Hamburg, 1972