It was a day filled with emotion, remembrance, and love. On what would have been Tina Turner’s 85th birthday, the world came together to celebrate the life and legacy of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. For the first time since her passing in 2023, tributes poured in from every corner of the music world — with stars like Beyoncé, Elton John, and Mick Jagger sharing heartfelt messages that brought fans everywhere to tears.
Beyoncé, who has long called Tina one of her greatest inspirations, posted a touching message alongside a photo of the two performing together at the 2008 Grammy Awards.
“You showed me what power looks like in a woman,” Beyoncé wrote. “You broke barriers, you broke hearts wide open with your truth, and you showed us all how to rise again and again. I love you forever, Queen.”
The post quickly went viral, with millions of fans echoing her words and sharing clips of that unforgettable Grammy duet — two generations of fierce, fearless performers commanding the stage together. “That moment feels even more sacred now,” one fan commented.
Elton John, a close friend of Turner’s for decades, also shared his tribute, posting an old photo of the two laughing backstage at a charity concert in London.
“There will never be another like Tina,” he wrote. “She lived with grace, fought with courage, and sang with fire. Today, I’m raising a glass to my dear friend — your light still burns bright.”
Mick Jagger, who famously performed alongside Tina during their legendary Live Aid appearance in 1985, recalled her fearless spirit:
“Tina taught me what it meant to own the stage. Every step, every note — she gave it all. I miss her laughter, her strength, her friendship.”
Other tributes came from Cher, Diana Ross, Oprah Winfrey, and even younger artists like Adele, Dua Lipa, and Lizzo, all of whom cited Tina as a guiding influence. “She was my hero before I even knew what that word meant,” Lizzo wrote.
Around the world, fans held their own celebrations — lighting candles, blasting “The Best” and “Proud Mary” in living rooms, bars, and stadiums. In Turner’s adopted home of Switzerland, fans gathered outside her lakeside estate in Küsnacht, leaving flowers and handwritten notes that read: “We still feel your energy, Tina.”
The outpouring of love turned social media into a digital memorial, with hashtags like #HappyBirthdayTina and #ForeverTheBest trending globally. Clips of her legendary performances — from her electrifying 1980s tours to her powerful interviews about survival and self-worth — resurfaced, reminding everyone just how much she had given to the world.
Even a year after her passing, the emotions remain raw. As one fan beautifully put it:
“There’s music before Tina Turner, and there’s music after her — but there’s only one Tina.”
For an artist who overcame so much — pain, prejudice, and the pressures of fame — this first birthday without her wasn’t just a day of mourning, but a celebration of the woman who taught millions to be strong, fearless, and free.
And perhaps the most fitting tribute came from Beyoncé’s final words:
“You may have left the stage, but your song — your fire — will never fade.”