5 Reasons Why Tina Turner Should Be in the Rock Hall as a Solo Artist
The incomparable Tina Turner celebrates her birthday today (November 26.) While she has received numerous accolades throughout her incredible career, the fact she hasn’t been inducted into the Rock and…
The incomparable Tina Turner celebrates her birthday today (November 26.)
While she has received numerous accolades throughout her incredible career, the fact she hasn't been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her solo work is absurd.
Want proof? Here are just five reasons why Turner should be in the Rock Hall as a solo artist.
Her solo career has eclipsed her early work
Sean Gallup/Getty ImagesBERLIN - FEBRUARY 9: Tina Turner performs after receiving her award at the "Goldene Kamera" Awards at the Axel Springer House on February 9, 2005 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
She’s sold more concert tickets than any other solo artist...EVER!
Gary Merrin/Getty ImagesAmerican pop singer Tina Turner performing on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon, her first solo concert in London since splitting up with her partner, Ike Turner. (Photo by Gary Merrin/Getty Images)
She's a Crossover Superstar
Getty ImagesLONDON - MAY 18: Tina Turner performs at The Bedrock Ball at the Natural History Museum to launch the new, national children's charity 'Caudwell Children' on May 18, 2007 in London, England. The charity helps special-needs children across the UK, providing treatment, therapies, equipment and dying wish holidays. Tonight's performance is the first from Tina in 7 years. (Photo by Getty Images)
She’s the ultimate survivor story
John Rogers/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesAmerican singer, songwriter, and actress Tina Turner performs at the Brighton Centre, Brighton, UK, 11th March 1985. (Photo by John Rogers/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
When all else fails, just look to the catalog
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Tina Turner performs onstage during the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
