As tributes began pouring in for iconic singer Tina TurnerĀ following news of her death on Wednesday,Ā LizzoĀ sang her praises not from social media but from the stage that same night. During a show in Phoenix hours after the Queen of Rock n’ Roll’s death was announced, Lizzo honored her with a cover of “Proud Mary”.
āToday, we lost an icon,ā Lizzo said midway through the show. āAnd I havenāt allowed myself to be sad. I havenāt allowed myself to cry about it. And I donāt want to right now because Iād much rather celebrate the incredible legend Tina Turner is. As a Black girl in a rock band, I would not exist if it was not for the Queen of Rock nā Roll.ā
TheĀ Footprint CenterĀ in Phoenix was quickly transformed from a basketball arena to a house of worship, as Lizzo delivered a fiery eulogy for her late inspiration. Working into a frenzy, theĀ SpecialĀ singer continued to amplify in intensity as she repeatedly shouted the phrase “There is no rock nā roll without Tina Turner!”
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Tearing away the bottom half of her outfit, Lizzo cooly eased into the intro of “Proud Mary”. TheĀ Creedence Clearwater RevivalĀ original was one of Tina’s first hits in her duo days with abusive ex-husband Ike and served as a staple cover for the rest of her historic career. Tapping into the same intensity that propelled her earlier testimonial, Lizzo channeled Tina through her iconic dance moves as she belted out the verse one more time in tribute.
Watch Lizzo honor Tina Turner with a cover of “Proud Mary” in Phoenix. Lizzo’sĀ Special TourĀ winds down with headlining dates across California as well as festival appearances atĀ BottleRock NapaĀ andĀ Governors Ball. Tickets and a full list of tour dates are available on her website.
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