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Tina Turner

Is Tina Turner A-List?

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YesTina Turner is above A-list, ranked S tier as an icon with generational cultural impact.

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Reached A-list in 1984

Private Dancer Album Explodes

Ranking Timeline

1960C$0.01M

Joins Ike Turner's Band

Begins performing with Ike & Tina Turner Revue, quickly becoming the star attraction. Despite growing fame, she earns little money due to Ike's control.

1966B$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M

River Deep Mountain High Released

Phil Spector produces their signature hit, establishing Tina as a powerful vocalist. The duo gains international recognition, though financial control remains with Ike.

1971B$0.5M+$0.4M

Proud Mary Becomes Massive Hit

Their cover of 'Proud Mary' becomes their biggest hit, earning a Grammy. Tina's electrifying performances make her a star, but she remains trapped in an abusive relationship.

1976C$0.05M-$0.45M

Escapes Ike, Starts Solo Career

Leaves Ike with only 36 cents and a gas card, facing financial ruin and career uncertainty. She performs at small venues to pay off debts, her career at its lowest point.

1984A▲▲$10M+$9.95M

Private Dancer Album Explodes

Her comeback album sells over 20 million copies with hits like 'What's Love Got to Do with It.' She becomes a global superstar at age 44, defying industry expectations.

1988S$50M+$40M

Record-Breaking World Tour

Sets Guinness World Record for largest paying audience for a solo performer with 180,000 fans in Rio. She becomes the undisputed 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll,' transcending music into global icon status.

1996S$100M+$50M

Final Tour, Highest-Grossing Ever

Her Wildest Dreams Tour becomes the highest-grossing tour by a solo artist at that time. She retires from touring at age 60 as one of music's biggest legends.

2008S$200M+$100M

Returns for Final Tour

At age 68, embarks on Tina! 50th Anniversary Tour, grossing over $130 million. Proves her enduring star power and cements legacy as one of greatest performers ever.

2019S$230M+$30M

Musical and HBO Documentary Release

Broadway musical 'Tina' and HBO documentary introduce her story to new generations. Her cultural impact and legacy continue to grow even in retirement.

2026S$250M+$20M

Eternal Queen of Rock Legacy

Tina Turner remains a global icon, universally known and celebrated for her remarkable career and inspiring comeback story. Her influence on music, culture, and resilience continues to resonate worldwide, solidifying her status as one of the greatest entertainers of all time.

Last updated: February 25, 2026