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10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Tina Turner

Tina Turner, American-Swiss singer, was born on 26 November 1939 in Nutbush, Tennessee, United States.

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Turner began performing at the age of 18 when she joined a band led by singer and songwriter Ike Turner.

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Tina Turner married Ike Turner in 1962 and had two sons with him.

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Turner is the most successful female rock artist of all time, selling more concert tickets than any other female artist in history.

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She has won multiple Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Turner is an ordained minister and has written several books on spirituality.

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In 2018, she was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Turner is a survivor of domestic violence and has been an advocate for the victims of domestic abuse.

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Tina Turner is the first international female rock star.

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She was the first female artist to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 chart for her album Private Dancer.

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