Tina Turner broke the mold for black female rockstars. She came on the scene in a time when most women opted for high-glamour with demure looks. But Ms. Turner flaunted her chiseled biceps and toned legs in her signature minidresses and pedal pushers.


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Legend has it that Tina's ex-husband, Ike, crafted her super-sexy look.



Tina epitomizes the strength and fearlessness of a true style icon. She continues to perform all over the world wearing attention-grabbing wigs and form-fitting outfits better than women 1/3 her age. I suspect the current Queen of pop music learned a thing or two from Tina's insistence on always hitting the stage in heels.