Tina Turner, the legendary “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” has passed away at the age of 83. Born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Brownsville, TN, Turner defied conventions and broke barriers to become one of the most influential and beloved entertainers of all time. Read more: Yellowcard Announce 5 Song EP “Childhood Eyes” The official announcement of her passing was made on her official Instagram account, where it expressed deep sadness over the loss of the music icon. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” the post reads. “With her music… Read more »
Soul legend Tina Turner on Friday unveiled plans to tour for the first time in eight years after her friend and film icon Sophia Loren told her it was time to hit the road again. Turner, 68, came out of retirement when she sang her hit song “Proud Mary” with R&B singer Beyonce at February’s Grammy Awards, and the pair brought the crowd to its feet. Turner, who has been living in Europe, said that after the duet fans begged her to go back on tour. An eight-time Grammy winner, Turner will bring her show to 17 cities across the… Read more »
Producer Ismail Merchant says pop diva Tina Turner’s two-week tour of India has prepared her for her role as a singing, dancing Indian goddess in a new Merchant-Ivory film. “‘The Goddess’ will be funny, intelligent and a musical,” Merchant said. “It’s a film about Shakti. It says women are here to rule and men better accept it.” Shakti is a Hindu goddess of power and energy and the Hindi word also means “strength.” Merchant said Turner, who left India on Wednesday, traveled with him from Varanasi, a holy city in the north, to the beaches of southern Kerala state. She… Read more »
We’re always on the hunt for new music we love and we know you are too. Let us help you with that search! Christian Turner is hitting the scene and has already dropped his debut single, “Nobody But You”. When dropped the song he posted, “There’s a lot that goes into making music you’re proud of and until a few months ago I wasn’t sure I had it in me anymore. I love this song and the people who helped me do it so really thank you so much for listening to it!” Turner’s band is made up of Jeff… Read more »
The late rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Ike Turner died of a cocaine overdose, the San Diego County medical examiner said on Wednesday. Turner, 76, was found dead on December 12 at his home in San Marcos near San Diego. He had a history of cocaine addiction stretching back more than 30 years. The medical examiner said an autopsy showed that a long history of cardiovascular disease and emphysema contributed to Turner’s death. Turner was considered one of the founding fathers of rock music but his run-ins with the law and a messy marriage to R&B singer Tina Turner shadowed his… Read more »
Ike Turner, whose role as one of rock’s critical architects was overshadowed by his ogrelike image as the man who brutally abused former wife Tina Turner, died Wednesday at his home in suburban San Diego. He was 76. Turner died at his San Marcos home, Scott M. Hanover of Thrill Entertainment Group, which managed Turner’s career, told There was no immediate word on the cause of death, which was first reported by celebrity Web site TMZ.com. Turner managed to rehabilitate his image somewhat in later years, touring around the globe with his band the Kings of Rhythm and drawing critical… Read more »
Ike Turner may be one of the more influential figures in rock music. He created what many see as the first rock ‘n roll record, “Rocket 88”; his guitar licks on classic blues recordings are considered masterful; he helped launch the careers of Buddy Guy, Howlin’ Wolf, and Otis Rush, among others; and he discovered one of the most dynamic female rock stars ever. But that is not the Ike Turner most people know, or think they know anyway. In the public mind, he remains the man who allegedly broke Tina Turner’s nose and abused her for years, until she… Read more »
Howard Mann has the masters to 273 unreleased Jackson tracks. Some are Michael alone, some are duets with superstars like Tina Turner, and some are with the Jackson family.
Ghost are keeping up with tradition by following up a new album with a whole host of covers of classic tracks.
Every year on March 31st, we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility by celebrating the resilience of trans and non-binary people everywhere. This is a day dedicated to elevating voices and experiences from this community of incredibly strong and endlessly brave individuals. We are your sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers. We are your neighbors, coworkers, and friends. The trans community is a diverse community and represent all ethnic and racial backgrounds. We are the voices coming through your stereo. The music industry is flooded with artists who identify within this community. We make rock music, pop… Read more »
