They’re Baaack: Cher and Tina Turner

Ah, Cher and Tina Turner…does it get any more classic that that? These two ladies could sing and entertain circles around most performers today. And, what careers they have had! If the Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohans of the world want to know how to thrive and survive in the show business world, they could definitely take a few cues from these ladies. Both singers are now in their sixties (Cher is 61 and Tina is an amazing 68). Both have been taking it easy later – after all, after momentous careers, they both deserve it. But, this week, both … Continue reading

Ike Turner Dead at 67

One of my earliest memories of television was seeing the Ike and Tina Turner Revue. I remember them singing “Proud Mary.” It amazed me how slowly the song started out with Ike’s deep baritone voice, then switched to a quick tempo with Tina and the back up singers lively dancing. To this day, I love that song, so it sadden me a bit to hear that Ike Turner died today at his home in San Diego today the age of 67. Of course, I was a child when I fell in love with “Proud Mary” and had no idea of … Continue reading