by Pat Darnell | September 17, 2011 | Bryan TX
In 2001 someone wrote "as ... all things collectible rises to dizzying heights, there is no category growing in popularity faster than African American history."
Black Stars magazine, Johnson Publications, was a periodical for the Black general public, especially young people. It focused on entertainment celeb's, and featured lifestyle expose'. It influenced the 1970's as it reflected clothing styles and costuming of Black entertainers who were asserting themselves.
Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939, is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She now enjoys the attention of International Fan Clubs.
One of the world's most popular entertainers, Turner has been called the most successful female rock artist and was named "one of the greatest singers of all time" by Rolling Stone.
Her combined album and single sales total approximately 180 million copies worldwide. She has sold more concert tickets than any other solo music performer in history.
In 2008, Turner left semi-retirement to embark on her Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. Turner's tour became one of the highest selling ticketed shows of 2008–2009.
Turner was born a Baptist, but converted to Buddhism and credits the spiritual chants with giving her the strength that she needed to get through the rough times.
Rolling Stone ranked her at 63 on their 100 greatest artists of all time and considers her the "Queen of Rock and Roll".
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tina_Turner
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-greatest-artists-of-all-time-19691231/tina-turner-19691231
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2000/09/11/60minutes/main232429.shtml
http://www.biography.com/articles/Tina-Turner-9512276
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2008-09-30-turner-main_N.htm
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