Tina Turner Dies at 83
- “She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous,” Mick Jagger says
Tina Turner, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Ike & Tina Turner and as a solo artist, has died at 83.
No cause or date of death was given in the statement posted May 24 on Turner’s Facebook page.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” it read. “With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow.”
Turner had “been ill, but I never thought this day would come,” Darlene Love said on Facebook.
“There will never be a performer like Tina Turner again,” Love wrote. “She was one of a kind. Icon, legend, warm-hearted, hard-working, legs for days, hitmaker, pioneer, hardest-working artist, survivor. She was simply the best.”
Former Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler recalled seeing the Turners open for the Rolling Stones in 1966 and becoming “an instant fan.”
“I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner,” Mick Jagger said of his Live Aid duet partner.
“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.”
Turner broke away from her abusive marriage and musical partnership with Ike and launched a hugely successful solo career in the 1980s with hits like “Better be Good to Me,” “Private Dancer” and many others.
“Thank you for being the inspiration to millions of people around the world for speaking your truth and giving us the gift of your voice,” Bryan Adams said in eulogizing his one-time touring partner.
In 1990, Turner launched a sold-out tour of Europe with the Neville Brothers, leaving Arron Neville to mourn her loss.
“She showed us much love and respect,” he wrote on social media.
Jazz guitarist Al Di Meola called Turner “the epitome of class.” Former NBA star “Magic” Johnson said “she gave one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen.” And John Fogerty “loved her version of (Creedence Clearwater Revival’s) ‘Proud Mary.’”
“(Turner) taught women that they could be strong, sexy, fearless and their own person,” Carole King said. “May she rest in peace and power.”
Turner retired from music in 2009. But her influence was secure.
“There was nothing her deep, robust voice couldn’t do,” the Rock Hall said in its online eulogy.
5/24/23
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Song Review: Leftover Salmon feat. Oliver Wood - “Fire and Brimstone”
Singing co-leads and playing some slick guitar, Oliver Wood fairly transforms Leftover Salmon into an entirely new dish on the latter’s remake of “Fire and Brimstone.” 
This version is based on the Neville Brothers’ arrangement of Link Wray’s number. And the result sounds more like the Wood Brothers than Salmon on this third advance single - read about the previous releases here - from the guest-heavy Grass Roots, which arrives May 19.
Don’t be fooled by the album title. “Fire and Brimstone,” despite some banjo buried deep in the mix, is not rooted in bluegrass. This is funk, brother - infused with syncopated drums, clavinet and slide guitar - via the Nevilles and the Woods.
Leftover Salmon is basically the backing band on this one.
Grade card: Leftover Salmon feat. Oliver Wood - “Fire and Brimstone” - B
5/9/23
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