World loses music legend, Tina Turner dies aged 83 in Switzerland

The world loses a music legend. Singer Tina Turner passed away yesterday at the age of 83. Her representative said in a statement: "Tina Turner, the queen of rock and roll, died at the age of 83 after a long illness at her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland." Tina Turner was one of the most important singers in the history of world music. She left behind countless hits, built a unique musical style accompanied by original choreography. The US-born star was one of rock's greatest singers, known for her electric stage presence and a string of hits, including The Best, Proud Mary, Private Dancer and What's Love Got to Do With It. She first rose to fame in the 1960s alongside ex-husband Ike Turner with the classic song River Deep, Mountain High in their repertoire. The singer's popularity as a solo artist faded in the 1970s, but her career was revived when she signed to Capitol Records in the 1980s. A successful cover of Al Green's Let's Stay Together led to the album Private Dancer in 1984 - which went on to sold more than 10 million copies and made him a mega-star. The title track from Private Dancer, as well as What's Love Got to Do With It, and I Can't Stand the Rain were among the album's seven tracks. The Best, with its distinctive intro, steady build and powerful chorus is perhaps her best-known song. Released in 1989, part of the album Foreign Affair, it is actually a cover of a song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. The singer's popularity as a solo artist faded in the 1970s, but her career was revived when she signed to Capitol Records in the 1980s. A successful cover of Al Green's Let's Stay Together led to the album Private Dancer in 1984 - which went on to sold more than 10 million copies and made him a mega-star. The title track from Private Dancer, as well as What's Love Got to Do With It, and I Can't Stand the Rain were among the album's seven tracks. The Best, with its distinctive intro, steady build and powerful chorus is perhaps her best-known song. Released in 1989, part of the album Foreign Affair, it is actually a cover of a song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. The singer's popularity as a solo artist faded in the 1970s, but her career was revived when she signed to Capitol Records in the 1980s. A successful cover of Al Green's Let's Stay Together led to the album Private Dancer in 1984 - which went on to sold more than 10 million copies and made him a mega-star. The title track from Private Dancer, as well as What's Love Got to Do With It, and I Can't Stand the Rain were among the album's seven tracks. The Best, with its distinctive intro, steady build and powerful chorus is perhaps her best-known song. Released in 1989, part of the album Foreign Affair, it is actually a cover of a song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. Al Green's Stay Together led to the album Private Dancer in 1984 - which went on to sell more than 10 million copies and made him a mega-star. The title track from Private Dancer, as well as What's Love Got to Do With It, and I Can't Stand the Rain were among the album's seven tracks. The Best, with its distinctive intro, steady build and powerful chorus is perhaps her best-known song. Released in 1989, part of the album Foreign Affair, it is actually a cover of a song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. Al Green's Stay Together led to the album Private Dancer in 1984 - which went on to sell more than 10 million copies and made him a mega-star. The title track from Private Dancer, as well as What's Love Got to Do With It, and I Can't Stand the Rain were among the album's seven tracks. The Best, with its distinctive intro, steady build and powerful chorus is perhaps her best-known song. Released in 1989, part of the album Foreign Affair, it is actually a cover of a song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. with its distinct intro, steady build, and powerful chorus, it's probably her best-known song. Released in 1989, part of the album Foreign Affair, it is actually a cover of a song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. with its distinct intro, steady build, and powerful chorus, it's probably her best-known song. Released in 1989, part of the album Foreign Affair, it is actually a cover of a song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler.