Let's actually hear a little bit of their first hit, "A Fool In Love." She rose to prominence in the '60s as the lead singer of the duo Ike and Tina Turner. So Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939 and grew up in Tennessee. It's really, really hard to think about, but I'm just so glad to have you here and have you help me parse through her legacy with me. It's so great to have you here.ĪNN POWERS, BYLINE: I'm happy to be with you, Aisha, on a sad and kind of unbelievable day. HARRIS: Joining me today is NPR Music's Ann Powers. And on this episode of NPR's POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR, we're remembering the life and legacy of Tina Turner. Though she largely retired from public life years ago, you can still see her influence in a number of contemporary artists like Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion. The legendary pop star died today, leaving behind an indelible legacy that spanned decades across the music world, the stage, and the screen. HARRIS: The word icon is thrown around a lot these days, but Tina Turner was the epitome of that and more. A warning - this episode contains discussion of intimate partner violence.
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