6. Grammy.com — “Tina Turner: Private Dancer 40th Anniversary” (grammy.com, accessed October 2026). Source for: Capitol wanted album by February 1984, approximately two weeks to deliver, Roger Davies reached out to Terry Britten, “What’s Love” first passed to Cliff Richard, Turner jogged in place in studio to find groove, Britten joined Turner onstage for Record of Year, Martyn Ware masterminded “Ball of Confusion” and “Let’s Stay Together,” Ware’s work led to Capitol deal.
7. Far Out Magazine — “The brave moment in 1976 when Tina Turner left Ike” (faroutmagazine.co.uk, accessed October 2026). Source for: departure July 1 1976, 36 cents and gas station credit card, filed divorce end July citing irreconcilable differences, food stamps for approximately two years, performing small clubs/hotels. Note: article refers to a Ramada Inn location from her own account; specific hotel dialogue is not reproduced.
8. CheatSheet — “Tina Turner stage name” (cheatsheet.com/entertainment/tina-turner-stage-name.html, accessed October 2026). Source for: Sheena Queen of the Jungle name origin (spelling confirmed as Sheena not Sheer), court awarded name in divorce, quote that she “could use Tina to become a business.”
9. Today.com — “Who is Tina Turner’s Husband?” (today.com, accessed October 2026). Source for: met Bach while he was sent to pick her up from airport, dated approximately 27 years before marrying, Bach proposed twice, married July 2013 Küsnacht civil ceremony, kidney issues from high blood pressure, 2016 intestinal cancer diagnosis delayed transplant, Bach donated kidney 2017, Turner described Bach as “partner and soul mate” in 2022 interview.