Tina Turner's net worth is a far cry from when she hid from her ex with just 36 cents to her name.
The iconic singer, who died on May 24, 2023, at 83 years old, was rightfully praised as the Queen of Rock and Roll, and she maintained her reign for nearly six decades, shattering records as much as she released them: She broke several world records for concert attendance and performances, and in 2000, the Guinness Book of World Records declared that following Turner's Twenty Four Seven Tour, which grossed $100 million, that she sold more concert tickets throughout her career than any other solo performer ever.
She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 by Angela Bassett, who played Turner in the biopic What's Love Got to Do With It.
How did Tina Turner become famous?
Born Anna Mae Bullock in Brownsville, Tennessee, Tina Turner began performing with Ike Turner in his band the Kings of Rhythm in 1957 in St. Louis nightclubs. At first, Tina was only a featured performer, but soon became a full member of the band, with Ike giving her the stage name "Tina Turner" and trademarking it so that if she ever quit, he could replace her with another "Tina Turner." (Good luck with that, bro.)
In 1960, Ike & Tina Turner released their first single, "A Fool in Love," hitting No. 2 on the R&B charts. She was originally slated to sing background vocals on the song, which was written for Art Lassiter, but Lassiter didn't show up to their scheduled recording session, so she belted it out solo.
Another Ike & Tina Turner single, "It's Gonna Work Out Fine," was released a year later, earning the duo a Grammy nod for Best Rock and Roll Performance. The pair continued creating and releasing music together, but it was their live performances that earned them a reputation for being a truly show-stopping act.
Their first taste of mainstream success on a larger scale came in 1966 with the release of "River Deep—Mountain High," written by Phil Spector. A year later, Tina became the first Black woman to cover Rolling Stone.
Ike & Tina Turner stayed together, romantically and professionally, until 1976, when Ike's cocaine addiction and physical abuse of Tina came to a head. On July 1, 1976, Tina fled from Ike after he struck her. She had just 36 cents and a gas card when she hid in a Ramada Inn across the highway from the Dallas hotel she'd been staying in with Ike. She filed for divorce later that month.
Tina went on solo tours and performance residencies starting in 1977, boasting a sexier image. Her first two solo albums, released in 1978 and 1979, failed to chart and she was let go from her label at the time.
In 1983, Tina signed with Capitol Records and released her album Private Dancer, bolstered by the title track and single "What's Love Got to Do With It," the following year. She won three Grammys for the record and cemented her status once and for all as the Queen of Rock and Roll—as well as the queen of comeback stories, selling more than 100 million albums worldwide and winning 12 Grammys throughout her storied career.
What is Tina Turner's net worth in 2023?
Tina Turner's net worth in 2023 was estimated at $250 million.
Is Tina Turner's husband a billionaire?
Tina Turner's husband, Erwin Bach, isn't a billionaire, but he's plenty wealthy, with an estimated net worth of $50 million.
What is Tina Turner's estate worth?
Turner's net worth at the time of her passing was estimated at $250 million.
Who inherited Ike Turner's estate?
Ike Turner reportedly didn't have a will at the time of his death. As a result, his children, not his wives or partners, inherited his estate.
How much did Tina Turner sell her collection for?
In 2021, Turner sold the rights to her solo music, image and likeness to BMG Rights Management for a reported $50 million.
How much money did Ike Turner have when he died?
Ike Turner reportedly had a net worth of $500,000 at the time of his death in 2007.
Who owns the rights to Tina Turner?
Turner sold her rights to her solo music to BMG Rights Management in 2021.
How much did Tina Turner insure her legs for?
Turner insured her legs for $3.2 million at the peak of her career. She later remarked to The Guardian, "When I was young, my perception of myself was quite negative. I didn’t really care for the way I looked, especially how my legs looked, which is funny now because I became almost as famous for my legs as for my talent!"
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