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Proving the adage that old pop stars don’t ever really retire (they just fade away until the time is right for a comeback), iconic soul-R&B diva Tina Turner has announced that she will return to the road for the first time in eight years. The 68-year-old Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will embark on a North American tour scheduled to reach Staples Center on Oct. 13 (tickets on sale Monday).
In 2000, Turner, one of the most dynamic performers of her generation, played a farewell world tour marking the end of her career as a live performer. But her part in a well-received duet at this year’s Grammys lured the singer back to the touring circuit.
“After performing with Beyoncé at the Grammy Awards, the response was overwhelming,” Turner said in a statement. “Everywhere I went people were asking me when I was going back on tour. So after a lot of thought and planning, I can answer the only way I know how: See you in Kansas City, where we’ll kick the tour off!”
– Chris Lee
Photo of Turner at the Grammys by Lawrence K. Ho/Los Angeles Times
FANTABULOUS!!!!!! HAD THE HONOR OF SEEING TINA WHEN SHE WAS TRAVELING WITH IKE…..LATER….WAS HONORED TO SEE HER ON THE PRIVATE DANCER TOUR IN RICHMOND VIRGINIA. WHAT A PHENOMENON!!!!!!!!!! VINTAGE QUALITY…..AT 68….IS SHE FOR REAL!!!!!!!!!! ONE OF THE GREATEST ENTERTAINERS IN THE GALAXY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE HER
Finally–the kind of artist that should be touring!! She may not come to my town but you can bet I’ll grab the husband, the kids and make for the nearest town!
The Queen of Rock and Roll (and the slow groove) is back!!
Saw Tina Turner at Savvis Center in St Louis in 2000. What a show!! Too bad St Louis isn’t on this tour. I’ll see about KC in October!!
PLEASE COME TO AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!
YOUR SIMPLY THE BEST
Does anyone know if she will be visiting australia??
I just love Tina. I wish I could have met her,I know of her troubles years ago, I am from Los Angeles, I wish I could have protected her. She is truly “simply the best”. If at all possible when she come to LA I will be there to see her again. I saw her in New York.
Please come to Vancouver in Canada or Seattle in Washington!! I love you Tina!