World mourns the loss of music icon Tina Turner
2 min read 25 May 2023, 07:18 AM ISTDuring this era, when electronically produced sounds were highly valued by music enthusiasts and the ideals of the hippie era were disregarded, Turner's style resonated perfectly.
PremiumMusicians, actors, and athletes unite in paying tribute to the legendary musical icon Tina Turner following her passing, as heartfelt messages pour in.
As per a report by AP, Mick Jagger on Instagram wrote, “I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner. She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer. She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her."
Turner performed with Jagger during a show in 1985 and toured with the band in the 60s.
“Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself—speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain; triumph and tragedy. Today we join fans around the world in honouring the Queen of Rock and Roll, and a star whose light will never fade." — former President Barack Obama, on Twitter.
“We have lost one of the word’s most exciting and electric performers. A total legend on record and on stage. She was untouchable. Condolences to Erwin and her family. The saddest news," Elton John said on Instagram.
US President Joe Biden paid a pointed tribute to a "once-in-a-generation talent that changed American music forever."
“In addition to being a once-in-a-generation talent that changed American music forever, Tina’s personal strength was remarkable. Overcoming adversity, and even abuse, she built a career for the ages and a life and legacy that were entirely hers," said Joe Biden, in a statement.
NBA legend Magic Johnson, who posted a photo with him and Turner on Twitter.
Devoted fans gathered at the imposing entrance of Tina Turner's expansive estate in Kusnacht, Switzerland, on the picturesque Lake Zurich, to express their condolences.
They brought candles and flowers as a tribute to the music legend. Turner and her German husband Erwin Bach resided in Chateau Algonquin for nearly thirty years, including the time when she acquired Swiss citizenship in 2013 and renounced her US citizenship.
Swiss President Alain Berset acknowledged the loss of an iconic figure, stating, "The world has lost an icon."
Known for her bold musical experimentation and candidly expressive ballads, Tina Turner seamlessly blended with the pop music scene of the 1980s.
During this era, when electronically produced sounds were highly valued by music enthusiasts and the ideals of the hippie era were disregarded, Turner's style resonated perfectly.
Often referred to as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," she received six out of her eight Grammy Awards during the 1980s. Throughout the decade, she achieved remarkable success with a dozen songs making their way into the Top 40, including hits like "Typical Male," "The Best," "Private Dancer," and "Better Be Good to Me." Notably, her 1988 concert in Rio de Janeiro attracted an astonishing audience of 180,000 people, standing as one of the largest attendance records for a solo performer.
