Mick Jagger, Debbie Harry Lead Tributes For Tina Turner

The music world is in shock and sadness this morning as music legend, the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, has passed away at the age of 83. 

Known for her momentous hits We Don’t Need Another Hero, What’s Love Got To Do With It, The Best, Private Dancer, and many more – her career spanned 72 singles and ten albums over six decades.

Her stature was legendary – she had a rich raspy voice which could bring audiences to their knees, while also showcasing tenderness and vulnerability that resonated with the entire world. She influenced generations of singers, including Beyoncé, Janis Joplin, Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Bonnie Tyler, and many others.

Tina Turner faced poverty, abuse, and a huge comeback in music starting in the 1980s when she was in her 50s. She was undoubtedly a music icon, and today, musicians such as Mariah Carey, Mick Jagger, John Fogerty, and Debbie Harry are paying tribute to a star of which we’ll never see the likes of again.

“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,” Mariah Carey wrote on Twitter. “To me, she will always be a survivor and an inspiration to women everywhere. Her music will continue to inspire generations to come. Rest in Peace, Queen”.

Creedence Clearwater Revival vocalist and solo artist John Fogerty added, “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.

“I was so honored. I am also grateful I was on stage with her playing Proud Mary. Keep rollin’ on the river. Rest in peace, Tina.”

Steven Van Zandt, guitarist in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and The Sopranos star, said, “RIP Tina Turner. One of our greatest RocknSoul voices, performers, and stories. She lives forever in the Underground Garage.”

The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger shared a series of photos of his “wonderful friend” Tina Turner and left the following tribute: 

"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.”

Double J’s Zan Rowe added, “Rest in power, Tina Turner. A force that soundtracked my childhood, and a life story I learned about as an adult. She was not just a survivor, she was a Queen. One of the most powerful women in music, with a voice like no other. What an icon. What a legacy. Vale.”

You can view more tributes for Tina Turner below.

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

RIP Tina Turner. One of our greatest RocknSoul voices, performers, and stories. She lives forever in the Underground Garage.

— 🕉🇺🇦🟦Stevie Van Zandt☮️💙 (@StevieVanZandt) 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

I was so honored. I am also grateful I was on stage with her playing Proud Mary. Keep rollin’ on the river. Rest in peace, Tina.

-John Fogerty

— John Fogerty (@John_Fogerty) May 24, 2023

Rest in power, Tina Turner.

A force that soundtracked my childhood, and a life story I learned about as an adult. She was not just a survivor, she was a Queen. One of the most powerful women in music, with a voice like no other.

What an icon. What a legacy. Vale. pic.twitter.com/JLIiP1dgMO

— Zan Rowe (@zanrowe) 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

Remembering the one and only Tina Turner 💙 pic.twitter.com/Jz6jMX6GWR

— The Kelly Clarkson Show (@KellyClarksonTV) May 24, 2023

God bless Tina turner, peace and love to all her family Ringo, peace and love 😎✌️🌟❤️🎶💕🌈☮️ pic.twitter.com/l2ieCvhq6t

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) May 24, 2023

TINA TURNER DIES AGED 83

“I will see you in the sky tonight...”

Sad to hear of the passing of Tina Turner, the legendary singer whose career dated back to 1960 with the release of her first recording: A Fool in Love as Ike and Tina Turner.

In a statement released this evening,… pic.twitter.com/zN13MXJuRi

— David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) May 24, 2023

This is a sad day for music. The Queen of Rock’n’Roll has passed. Tina Turner, we honor you ! Your legacy will live forever. U showed us all what it means to have the grit and determination to never stop, no matter what life throws our way ! Thank u for all you’ve given us. Now… pic.twitter.com/GdXJ5T1lJz

— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) May 24, 2023

Peace and love, Tina Turner. 💔 pic.twitter.com/an704eOe3W

— Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) May 24, 2023

I’m so sad to hear that Tina Turner has left us. It was such an honour to work with someone so talented, strong and giving. It was certainly a highlight of my career to have sung and shared the stage with such a wonderful human being. Thank you and R.I.P pic.twitter.com/qPJhlc5eI3

— Jimmy Barnes (@JimmyBarnes) May 24, 2023