Mick Jagger, Debbie Harry, Diana Ross, Brian Wilson, Karen O, more pay tribute to Tina Turner
Tina Turner passed away at the age of 83 today (5/24), and tributes to the late legend have been pouring it from fellow musicians and others, including The Rolling Stones‘ Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood, Blondie‘s Debbie Harry, Diana Ross, Brian Wilson, Living Colour‘s Vernon Reid, MC Hammer, Beyoncé, Margo Price, KISS’ Peter Criss, Janelle Monae, Mariah Carey, Garbage, Moor Mother, Bethany Cosentino, Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ Flea, Dawn Richard, Sleaford Mods, Al Green, Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O, Questlove, Sheila E, Bette Midler, Grandmaster Flash, Kid Cudi, The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, John Fogerty, The Who’s Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, City Girls’ JT, Diane Warren, Ciara, Aaron Neville, Rick Astley, Tim Burgess, Lol Tolhurst (formerly of The Cure), Low Cut Connie, Sage Francis, Melissa Etheridge, Pee-wee Herman, John Cleese, Elijah Wood, Angela Bassett, Stephen King, and more. Read them below.
Beyoncé posted her tribute on her site. “”My beloved queen,” it reads, “I love you endlessly. I’m so grateful for your inspiration, and all the ways you have paved the way. You are strength and resilience. You are the epitome of power and passion. We are all so fortune to have witnessed your kindness and beautiful spirit that will forever remain. thank you for all you have done.”
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey’s tributes were posted to The Who’s official site, and read:
Sad to hear we have lost Tina Turner. She had been ill for a long time, and struggling to stay in touch with old friends. She will have some peace now.
An astonishing performer, and astounding singer, she was also an R&B groundbreaker. We don’t want to say too much about Ike Turner – her abusive husband – but her early records with him were simply out of this world. She always took flight when she worked with him, leaving him like a fifth wheel, chipping away at his basic riffs. When she was finally free of him her work ascended to new, even higher heights. It didn’t seem possible.
If you ever had the privilege of seeing Tina perform live you will know how utterly scary she could be. She was an immense presence. A female Little Richard. She seemed like a giant: shaking, sexual, physical and stunningly beautiful. In the flesh she was fragile, vulnerable and a truly sweet and empathetic person.
She was of course my Acid Queen in the Tommy movie, and it is often my job to sing that song with The Who, so she always comes into my mind. It isn’t easy to deal with. The song is about abuse at the hands of an evil woman. How she turned that song on its head! All the anger of her years as a victim exploded into fire and bluster and a magnificent and crazy cameo role that will always stay with me.
She has been in my mind for the last ten years, I kept meaning to track her down, and see how she was. I truly thought she would live forever.”
Pete Townshend
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“What a singer! What a performer! What a life! A true original artist, and simply the best.”
Roger Daltrey
Angela Bassett (who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Turner in 1993’s What’s Love Got to Do with It) told The Hollywood Reporter, “How do we say farewell to a woman who owned her pain and trauma and used it as a means to help change the world?”
I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner.
She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer. She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her. pic.twitter.com/TkG5VrdxXO— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) May 24, 2023
🙏💕God bless you Tina, the Queen Of Rock And Soul and a dear friend to our family. Love and prayers to all of Tina’s family, friends and loved ones #tinaturner @tinaturner pic.twitter.com/BUNBAdsCKl
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) May 24, 2023
"I was a benefactor of the energy, creativity and talents of Tina Turner. A woman who started in rural Nutbush, TN cotton fields and worked her way to the very top. Tina was a great inspiration to me when I was starting out and remains so to this day. Love you Tina. RIP.” —DH pic.twitter.com/2sqg0biujc
— Debbie Harry/BLONDIE (@BlondieOfficial) May 24, 2023
Shocked. Saddened. Sending condolences to Tina Turner’s family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/FGlQfjxaGh
— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) May 24, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear about Tina Turner. I loved Tina and her voice and energy – she was one of the greats. “River Deep, Mountain High” will always be one of my favorite songs. And nothing beats her version of “Proud Mary.” I loved her musical too. Love & Mercy. pic.twitter.com/dZ0swrtmsB
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) May 24, 2023
TINA TURNER (The GOAT)★ We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)【music video】 https://t.co/Y0UWKnPleU via @YouTube
Rest In Power, Peace, & Paradise QUEEN.— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) May 24, 2023
REST IN POWER LEGEND!
Tina Turner, Iconic Singer and Music Legend, Dies at 83 https://t.co/jvrDnWreoU
— Living Colour (@LivingColour) May 24, 2023
Tina Turner The Queen Of Rock & Roll
The foundation and trendsetter.
The Strength Heart and Soul.
The Catalyst Of Women Empowerment #RIPTinaTurner 🕊️🕊️🕊️❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/ZvFe9rO3rs— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) May 24, 2023
REST HER SOUL
THE QUEEN
OF ROCK AND ROLLTHANK YOU
FOREVER
TINA TURNER pic.twitter.com/ML0VlCKZtV— Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) May 24, 2023
RIP to a true legend. God bless Tina Turner. pic.twitter.com/uDayqbL8xA
— Peter Criss (@PeterCriss) May 24, 2023
Tina. I owe you so much. You are the true epitome of a rockstar that gave your all this lifetime. You inspire me to give mine. You taught us lessons and what true transformative power through honesty and vulnerability look like. you pushed the limits of who we could be and how… pic.twitter.com/YRHeu6GCN4
— Janelle Monáe👽🚆🤖🚀🪐 (@JanelleMonae) May 24, 2023
The words legendary, iconic, diva, and superstar are often overused and yet Tina Turner embodies them all and so many more – an incredible performer, musician and trailblazer. To me, she will always be a survivor and an inspiration to women everywhere. Her music will continue to… pic.twitter.com/ur7djmFHnW
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) May 24, 2023
My darling Tina Turner. I’ve been loving you so long. So much to thank you for. Love you eternally. Can’t believe this awful news. Can’t believe you are gone. Sx
— Garbage (@garbage) May 24, 2023
TINA TURNER FOREVER ❤️
— poetry (@moormother) May 24, 2023
tina turner was proof that you should always keep going. never give up. the real fucking deal. bless her 💔🌹
— Bethany Cosentino (@BethanyCoast) May 24, 2023
You have been such a huge influence on so many. Me included. You will be forever. Rest in Power Tina Turner. pic.twitter.com/yB6wYhG8ke
— DAWN (@DawnRichard) May 24, 2023
RIP Tina. This video is perhaps a little obvious to mark her passing but the dance sequence between her and the two backing singers greatly influenced my tootsies back in the day. A chaotic, roughly choreographed display of unmatched beauty. https://t.co/4Ug609Bpbg
— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) May 24, 2023
Tina Turner 💚 https://t.co/5xcm7RkLbZ
— Al Green (@algreen) May 24, 2023
Tina was the Queen of Rock n Roll. It was an honor and pleasure to meet u, work with u and learn from u. God bless u my friend 🙏🏽💖 pic.twitter.com/8OPLLoT7qB
— SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) May 24, 2023
Our beloved #TinaTurner has died. From #Nutbush to the top, she was an absolutely brilliant performer and inspiration to us all. May flights of angels sing her to her rest, but if I know Tina, she is singing lead.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) May 24, 2023
My condolences to the Turner family rest in peace Tina Turner you will be missed pic.twitter.com/3vi2fWtF1k
— Grandmaster Flash (@DJFlash4eva) May 24, 2023
RIP Tina. She was my moms hero, she was the ultimate superhero to me too. 🙏🏾
— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) May 24, 2023
RIP to the legendary Tina Turner pic.twitter.com/Pgh2pXbVn3
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) May 24, 2023
RIP TINA TURNER
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 25, 2023
So deeply sad to hear about Tina Turner's passing… I loved her version of Proud Mary! It was different and fantastic. I was also so happy because she chose my song and it was her breakthrough record. pic.twitter.com/pH1Qt8u25Y
— John Fogerty (@John_Fogerty) May 24, 2023
I’m not gone lie, Tina turner passing touches my heart!
Ever since her biopic I felt I knew her. Such a strong woman with a story that taught & inspired so many♥️— J🫖🪄 (@ThegirlJT) May 24, 2023
A Survivor and a Badass. Every note she sang shook the room and shook your soul. There will never be another like her. Shake the roof off of Heaven Tina Turner🎤🔥💔
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) May 24, 2023
Heaven has gained an angel.
Rest in Paradise Tina Turner.
Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all. pic.twitter.com/JMxa9kBsmF— Ciara (@ciara) May 24, 2023
Sad to hear about the great Tina Turner passing today. Me and my brothers, the mighty Neville Brothers toured Europe with Tina in 1990. She showed us much love and respect. I know she has a place in the heavenly band. Much love and respect from the Neville family. RIP ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fYuR2BZE2N
— Aaron Neville (@aaronneville) May 24, 2023
Tina Turner could perform any song and make it better than it was before. A total star pic.twitter.com/p2ysJ2HPVm
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) May 24, 2023
RIP Tina Turner : when I was a teenager of fourteen I first heard " Nutbush City Limits " I knew nothing about her but music communicates to all and I heard her then, loud and proud . Thank you Tina .
— Lol Tolhurst (@LolTolhurst) May 24, 2023
What a woman, what a life, what a voice! One of the GREATS!
Such sad news.
R.I.P ❤️🙏 #tinaturner pic.twitter.com/x0JU3xs19H— Rick Astley (@rickastley) May 24, 2023
A genius of the stage has left the room.
One the greatest live entertainers of all time.
Her name was Tina Turner and she will forever be the Queen of Rock n Roll.
— Low Cut Connie (@LowCutConnie) May 24, 2023
Dag. RIP Tina Turner. Absolute queen.
Now we need another hero.— Sage Francis (@SageFrancis) May 24, 2023
Oh this one is so very sad. What an Icon. What a life. What a huge force in music of all kinds. Emulated by rockstars for decades. Crossed every boundary. I’m so grateful I got to shake her hand and see her immortal smile. Rock on forever #TinaTurner https://t.co/oCGYmDQnRb
— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) May 24, 2023
Very sad to hear about the passing of Tina Turner. Her talent was beyond measure. pic.twitter.com/suRy2ytY9M
— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) May 24, 2023
A force of nature and a legend. Rest in peace, Tina Turner. pic.twitter.com/txltZHbgGe
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) May 24, 2023
Tina Turner: Simply the best.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) May 24, 2023