Proud Mary
Ike & Tina Turner, Band / Songwriter / Musician
CATEGORY: MUSIC TAG: OLDIES
Anna Mae Bullock was born November 26, 1939. She grew up in a small town called Nutbush, Tennessee. Her father was in charge of a farm there. When Anna first saw Ike in a band, he was 24 and she was 16 years old. Together with Alline a friend, she got to know the musicians in the band. She even told Ike that she wanted to sing on stage with the Kings. "Good idea", he replied, "I'll give you a chance one day soon". But the weeks passed and Anna's chance never came. Then, one night, somebody in the band asked Alline to sing, but she refused so Anna just started singing. Ike jumped off the stage, ran across the room and lifted Anna off the ground. After that Anna Mae Bullock became one of several singers with The "Kings of Rhythm." Ike called her "Little Ann" and started to buy her clothes and jewellery. Pink, silver and blue dresses - he even bought her a gold tooth. Anna thought she was in heaven and that's how it began.
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