The book details Tina Turner's story from her childhood in
Nutbush, Tennessee, to her initial rise to fame in
St. Louis under the leadership of
blues musician
Ike Turner which became an abusive marriage, leading up to her resurgence in the 1980s.
Contributors The book contains passages from many of Turner's family, friends and associates, including: •
Joe Bihari •
Bonnie Bramlett •
Alline Bullock • Zelma Bullock (Tina's mother) •
Roger Davies •
Venetta Fields • Rhonda Graam (Ike & Tina's road manager) •
Bob Gruen •
Raymond Hill •
Bob Krasnow •
Clayton Love •
Robbie Montgomery •
Juggy Murray • Harry Taylor (Tina's first love) • Craig Turner (Tina's son with Raymond Hill) •
Ike Turner • Ike Turner Jr. (Tina's adopted son) • Ronnie Turner (Tina's son with Ike Turner) • Gene Washington (
Kings of Rhythm drummer / boyfriend of Tina's sister Alline) == Reception ==