Tina Turner
Tina Turner
Table of Contents
Fast Facts
Top Questions
Quizzes
Media
More
Related Biographies

Where was Tina Turner from?

verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style
Feedback
Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login).
Thank you for your feedback

Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

External Websites
verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style
Share
Share to social media
URL
https://www.britannica.com/question/Where-was-Tina-Turner-from
Last Updated:

Tina Turner was born on November 26, 1939, in Brownsville, Tennessee. Her parents, Floyd and Zelma Bullock, were sharecroppers. After they separated in the early 1950s, Turner went to stay with her maternal grandmother in Nutbush, Tennessee. At age 16 she moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where she eventually began her music career.

Related Q&A

What is Tina Turner known for?
TOP QUESTION
What was Tina Turner’s original name?
TOP QUESTION
How did Tina Turner become famous?
TOP QUESTION
What are some of Tina Turner’s most famous songs?
TOP QUESTION