After releasing a few solo albums that failed to chart in the late 1970s , Tina Turner reestablished her career through live performances . In 1981 , she opened up for the Rolling Stones during their American Tour . During her stint at The Ritz in 1983 she signed with Capitol Records . The following year she released of her fifth solo album , '' Private Dancer '' , which became a worldwide success . The album contained the single " What 's Love Got to Do with It , " which became her biggest hit and won four Grammy Awards , including Record of the Year . In 1985 , she starred opposite Mel Gibson in the film '' Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome '' . Her success continued throughout the 1980s and 1990s with multi-platinum albums and hit singles . Tina has been referred to as The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll . During the course of her solo career , she won seven additional Grammy Awards , and sold more than 100 million records worldwide . In 2005 , she received the Kennedy Center Honors
American Tour
The Rolling Stones American Tour 1981
Ike & Tina Turner