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46 unusual facts about Tina Turner


1988 NSWRL season

Five years later Swan's younger brother Jimmy Barnes would also feature in an NSWRL season advertisement performing alongside Tina Turner.

2000 NRL season

For the first time since farewelling Tina Turner in 1995 the NRL used a major recording star in its promotional campaign and accessed a media budget that saw the launch ad shown regularly throughout the season.

2003 NRL season

To produce the ad the League returned to the agency who created and produced the Tina Turner campaigns from 1989 to 1995 - Hertz Walpole Advertising by now renamed MJW Hakuhodo.

A Fool in Love

Originally written by Ike Turner, the song became the first official single featuring Tina Turner and was the duo's first hit single, released on the Sue Records label in 1960.

"A Fool in Love" is the debut single for the team of Ike & Tina Turner.

In 1957, Anna Mae Bullock had won a spot on blues musician Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm band after taking a microphone from her sister and singing several B. B. King songs.

Alek Wek

She first received attention when she appeared in the music video for "GoldenEye" by Tina Turner, in 1995 and from there entered the world of fashion as one of its top models.

Batley Variety Club

During its heyday the club staged concerts by performers including the Bee Gees, Shirley Bassey, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Roy Orbison, Eartha Kitt, Louis Armstrong, Olivia Newton-John, Morecambe and Wise, Alvin Stardust, Jim Bowen, Dusty Springfield, Guys and Dolls, The Brotherhood of Man, Ken Dodd and The Grumbleweeds.

Beatmasters

They went on to write, produce and remix for many other artists including Marc Almond, The Pet Shop Boys, Blur, Roachford, Betty Boo, Moby, Aswad, Eternal, Tina Turner, David Bowie and Girls Aloud.

Billboard Top Hits: 1984

#"What's Love Got to Do With It" — Tina Turner – 3:48

Bob Gruen

Other notable celebrities and rock bands photographed by Gruen include the New York Dolls, The Clash, Ramones, Patti Smith Group, Blondie, Led Zeppelin, The Who, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Elton John, Aerosmith, Kiss, Alice Cooper and Green Day.

Bob Gulla

In his book Icons of R&B and Soul he wrote biographical pieces on artists including Ray Charles, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Ruth Brown, LaVern Baker, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Etta James, Ike Turner, Tina Turner, The Isley Brothers, James Brown, and Otis Redding.

Catherine Palace

In order to attract funds, the palace's administration has leased the Grand Hall for such high-profile events as Elton John's concert for an elite audience in 2001 and an exclusive party in 2005 featuring the likes of Bill Clinton, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Naomi Campbell, and Sting.

Delmar Loop

The Loop is the home of the St. Louis Walk of Fame, a series of brass plaques embedded in the sidewalk along Delmar Boulevard commemorating famous St. Louisans, including musicians Chuck Berry, Miles Davis and Tina Turner, actor John Goodman, bridge-builder James Eads and sexologists Masters and Johnson.

Eugene Bridges

His father, Otheneil Bridges, performed as a blues guitarist under the name "Hideaway Slim", and his mother was a relative of Anna Mae Bullock, better known as Tina Turner.

Gazzarri's

Some other bands that played at Gazzarri's either prior to or during their mainstream success include Johnny Rivers, The Go-Go's, Tina Turner, Southgang, Sonny and Cher, Ratt, Cinderella, Chicano rock band Renegade, punk band X, Victor Flamingo, Quiet Riot, Stryper, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Guns N' Roses, Warrant, Faster Pussycat, and Canadian rockers Hollywood Trash.

He Touches Me

The production was handled by Horn who worked with Seal, Tina Turner, Cher, Robbie Williams, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and many others successful singers and bands.

I Hear Talk

Around the same time the song was also recorded by US star, Tina Turner, who went on to have an International hit with it.

I Idolize You

After years with male frontmen backing his Kings of Rhythm band, Ike Turner had finally found success after Tina Turner (née Ann Bullock) recorded "A Fool in Love".

I Want You Near Me

I Want You Near Me is a single released in 1992 by Grammy Award-winning rock/pop singer Tina Turner for her 1991 Simply The Best album, on which it was one of four new recordings.

Jane Wade

In the theatre she has performed one-woman shows about the life of Alma Cogan and Lotte Lenya, and starred in a show written by Jon Miles (Tina Turner's guitarist).

Japanese new religions

Well-known American Soka Gakkai converts include musician Herbie Hancock and singer Tina Turner.

Jesse Smith, Jr.

Justice Smith joined Tina Turner on her world wide tour, performing in front of thousands of people.

John Thirkell

His other credits include work with artists such as George Michael, Jamiroquai, UB40, Cher, Tina Turner, Pet Shop Boys, Swing Out Sister and many more, along with stints in the Buddy Rich Orchestra and Gil Evans Orchestra.

Letzigrund

Notably, Tina Turner performed 2 sold-out performances at the old stadium during her highly successful Twenty Four Seven Tour.

Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

The concerts consisted of two sets: the first was limited to John and his 14-piece band, including backing vocalists and the Onward International horn section, and his flamboyant stage dress, featuring Mohawk and Tina Turner wigs and some outlandish eye wear; the second featured John, the band and the 88-piece Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, with him dressed as Mozart.

Maureen Hicks

She used a battle bus in her campaign to be re-elected, adopting Tina Turner’s song “Simply the Best,” to be played out as the bus drove in the streets of her constituency, saying she had chosen a song by a strong woman to emphasise her own credentials as a steely female.

New Century House

It hosts music concerts and conferences - past acts have included Jimi Hendrix, the Bee Gees and Tina Turner.

Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank

As Eubank made his strutting ring walk to the thumping sound of Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best' (his ring moniker), the record suddenly stopped.

Northern Kings

Their first single, "We Don't Need Another Hero", (originally performed by Tina Turner) was released in 2007, followed by their debut album Reborn.

Paul Warren

He began being a guitar player for hire between the years 1981 and 1987, working for such greats and The Ventures, Tina Turner and Prism.

Plein to Spain

They comprise several semi-autonomous groups of performers covering material by artists such as Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, George Benson and several boy bands.

Siba Shakib

She also interviewed many musicians for television, including Miles Davis, Mick Jagger and Tina Turner.

Something Beautiful Remains

"Something Beautiful Remains" is a single released by Grammy Award winning singer Tina Turner in 1996 on Tina's Wildest Dreams album.

State Kremlin Palace

American singers Mariah Carey, Tina Turner and Cher have played in the palace, as did Canadian poet and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen.

Teach Me Again

"Teach Me Again" is a single that was released in 2006 by Italian Pop singer Elisa and Grammy Award winning Soul singer Tina Turner.

Temuka Oval

The oval was scheduled to hold a concert as part of Tina Turner's Wildest Dreams Tour on 19 April 1997, but this was cancelled.

The Chicken Song

On the Spit in Your Ear album, the "Celebrity Mega Mix" version of "The Chicken Song" was included, which features celebrities like Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Tina Turner singing the lyrics.

The Ring: Terror's Realm

Kathy - Co-worker at the CDC, has a striking resemblance to Tina Turner, like's to cause trouble and is girlfriend of Lukino.

Vesuvius Records

Fontella Bass and Tina Turner's "Poor Little Fool" released under the Vesuvius Records imprint in 1961.

When the Heartache Is Over

"When The Heartache Is Over" is a song by American recording artist Tina Turner.

Winceyco

The limited liability company was founded by Wincey Terry, a professional vocalist who has worked with industry notables like Spike Lee, Bill Cosby, Tina Turner, and Garrison Keilor.

CEO Wincey Terry's career in music as a vocalist has placed her in collaborative projects with celebrities like Spike Lee, Bill Cosby, Tina Turner, and Garrison Keilor.

Windsor Arms Hotel

The hotel has been known to be frequented by many celebrities such as Katharine Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Woody Allen, Richard Burton, and, more recently, Richard Gere, Britney Spears and Tina Turner.

Yokohama Stadium

Tina Turner played 4 concerts for the first time at the stadium on March 1988 during Break Every Rule Tour.

Zoran Madžirov

Zoran performed with and was honored by stars such as Sting, Tito Puente, Tina Turner, Harry Belafonte, Scorpions, Tommy Emmanuel and others.


Bill Mather

For two years he shared a studio in Bristol with Peter Lord and David Sproxton of Aardman Animations and later directed the "Archie the skeleton" commercials for Scotch Videotape and Tina Turner's "Limo-Land - Never in Your Wildest Dreams"; both multi-award winning films for Aardman.

David N. Cole

In the early 1980s David Cole began working as a Staff Engineer at the Capitol Tower, where he worked with a variety of talent, including Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Maze, Steve Miller Band, as well as Richard Marx, and Tina Turner.

Ellen Cleghorne

During her time on the show she performed impressions such as Dr. Dre, Alfre Woodard, Anita Baker, Florence Griffith Joyner, Debbie Allen, Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Marla Gibbs, Robin Quivers, Toni Morrison, Joycelyn Elders, Tina Turner, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Eros Ramazzotti discography

The Italian star has done duets with several prestigious artists such as Cher, Tina Turner, Andrea Bocelli, Patsy Kensit, Anastacia, Joe Cocker, Luciano Pavarotti, Laura Pausini, and Ricky Martin.

Esplanade Zagreb Hotel

Many world famous personalities have stayed there, including: Josephine Baker, Charles Lindberg, Orson Welles, Vivien Leigh, Alfred Hitchcock, Leonid Brezhnev, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Andrew Dickson, Louis Armstrong, Francis Ford Coppola, Queen Elizabeth II, Ella Fitzgerald, Richard Nixon, Pele, Catherine Deneuve, Tina Turner, Samantha Fox, Nelson Piquet, Woody Allen, Garry Kasparov, and Pierce Brosnan.

James Huniford

Ford Huniford has worked with a long list of notables over the years, including Linda Wells, the Newhouse family, Vera Wang, Anna Wintour, Samantha Bass, and Tina Turner.

Johnny and Mary

Tina Turner included her own version of the song in the album The Collected Recordings – Sixties to Nineties

Karen Voight

She has trained Hollywood celebrities such as Tina Turner and Bette Midler, costarred in the fitness video "Your Personal Best with Elle Macpherson" (1994), and consulted with Paula Abdul on her dance workout videos.

Lana Wolf

After several years touring through Europe, Wolf started a musical adventure in New York with top producer Camus Celli (Gavin DeGraw, Tina Turner and Chaka Khan) and recorded her album Something About Lana.

Lili Rocha

Rocha has been influenced by a wide range of musicians including Tina Turner, Neil Young, Pete Droge, and Sheryl Crow.

Maja Tatić

In 1992, Tatić went to the Canary Islands, where she entertained the people with her renditions of songs by ABBA, Tina Turner and Shania Twain.

Shaw Conference Centre

It has hosted a wide variety of guests and performers in its history, including Tiesto, Bobby Orr, Pearl Jam, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Metallica, Slipknot, Stone Temple Pilots, Paul Rodgers, Scorpions, Goo Goo Dolls, Dream Theater, In Flames, Deftones, Sum 41, Jean Chrétien, Desmond Tutu, Gordie Howe, Prince Charles, Diana Princess of Wales and Tina Turner.

Suli McCullough

He portrayed Tina Turner's oldest biological son Craig Turner in the 1993 biopic What's Love Got to Do with It, as well as civil rights icon Terrence Roberts in the 1993 Disney Channel movie The Ernest Green Story.

The Murmaids

Subsequently Terry Fischer had a prolific career as a background vocalist with television appearances on Kraft Music Hall, The Merv Griffin Show, the Jerry Lewis Telethon and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and live work with Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé, Don Rickles, Sonny and Cher and Tina Turner.