Remembering Rock and Roll Icon Tina Turner

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Tina Turner, one of Rock and Roll's greatest stars, died this week in her home in Switzerland at the age of 83, after a long period of illness.

In a career that spanned six decades, Turner left behind an indelible legacy in music, on the stage and on screen. Host Eric Deggans looks back on her tumultuous, and triumphant, life. Also we answer whether the "Queen of Rock and Roll" was somehow still underappreciated.

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This episode was produced by Marc Rivers. It was edited by Adam Raney. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.