"Ike was often unpredictable in his actions and reactions, while Tina Turner only very rarely lost her composure even in her hardest times. For the band and all the other employees, she was always something like a haven of tranquility in the big thunderstorm."
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Original German: Ike war oft unberechenbar in seinen Aktionen und Reaktionen, während Tina Turner selbst in ihren schwersten Zeiten nur sehr selten die Fassung verlor. Für die Band und alle anderen Mitarbeiter war sie stets so etwas wie ein ruhender Pol im großen Gewitter. — Gerhard Augustin, Tina Turner, 3rd ed. (1987), p. 9
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Tina Turner
Anna Mae Bullock (26 November 1939 – 24 May 2023) known by her stage name Tina Turner, was a singer, dancer, actress, and author, whose career spanned more than half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards. Born and raised in the America
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