Nut Bush, TN

Anna Mae Bullock, later to be known as Tina Turner, was born in Nut Bush, TN, November 26, 1939.

Clarksdale, Mississippi

Izear (Ike) Luster Tuner was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, on November 15, 1931.

St. Louis, Missouri

When Tina moved from Tennessee to live with her mother in St. Louis, she met Ike Turner who was the leader of the Kings of Rhythm band.

East St. Louis, IL

The Kings of Rhythm played in both St. Louis where they were popular with the white kids and in the rougher city of East St. Louis, IL, where the black kids came to seem them.

Los Angeles, CA

After a modicum of success, Ike insists that he, Tina and the sons move to Los Angeles where he feels he can become a big star.

Las Vegas, NV

Ike and Tina's first engagements in Las Vegas were at sleazy lounges. Later, they...