Anna Mae Bullock, better known by her stage name Tina Turner is an American singer, dancer and entertainer. Her success, dominance, popularity and consistent contributions to the rock music genre have garnered her the title, The Queen of Rock & Roll. She is known worldwide for her overpowering and energetic stage presence, powerful vocals, ground-breaking concerts as well as for her long, well-proportioned legs that are considered the most famous in show business. She was listed on Rolling Stone's list The Immortals — The Greatest Artists of All Time. Turner is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and she is also represented in the Grammy Hall of Fame by two of her recordings: River Deep - Mountain High (1999) and Proud Mary (2003). Turner has won eight Grammy Awards.
In 2008, Turner hit the road again for the first time in eight years with the world tour Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. Turner's tour has managed to become the highest selling ticketed shows of the year. Some have sold out in under 20 minutes.
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