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Nut Bush, TN

Anna Mae Bullock, later to be known as Tina Turner, was born here on November 26, 1939.

Clarksdale, Mississippi

Izear (Ike) Luster Tuner was born here on November 15, 1931.

St. Louis, Missouri

When Tina moved from Tennessee to live with her mother in this city, she met Ike Turner who is the leader of the Kings of Rhythm band.

East St. Louis, IL

The Kings of Rhythm played in both St. Louis, where they were popular with the white kids, and in this rougher city where the black kids came to see them.

Los Angeles, CA

After a modicum of success, Ike insists that he, Tina and the sons move here where he feels he can become a big star.

Las Vegas, NV

Ike and Tina's first engagements in this city were at sleazy lounges.

England

Mountain High, Tina's first solo recording was a flop in the U...

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