TINA TURNER: 1939-2023.

This article focuses on the life, career, and legacy of Tina Turner, the acclaimed American singer known as the "Queen of Rock’n’Roll," who passed away at age 83 on May 24 after a long illness. Turner sold 180 million records, won 12 Grammy Awards, and was twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with a career spanning five decades across multiple genres including R&B, soul, pop, and rock. The article highlights her groundbreaking achievements as the first Black and first female artist on the cover of Rolling Stone, her influential collaborations with artists like Beyoncé and Mick Jagger, and her remarkable solo resurgence in the 1980s. It also reflects on her personal resilience, including overcoming domestic abuse and financial hardship, and her enduring impact on music and culture, as expressed through tributes from industry figures and fellow artists.