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Rolling Stones Guitarist Remembers Tina Turner's Sweaty Hugs Backstage
15 Oct
Summary
- Guitarist Ronnie Wood's favorite celebrity was Tina Turner
- Turner would give Wood "huge sweaty hugs" in her dressing room after shows
- Wood knew Turner's ex-husband Ike but "didn't like him quite as much"
In a recent interview, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, 78, reminisced about his close friendship with the legendary Tina Turner, whom he affectionately calls the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll." Wood revealed that Turner was his "favorite" celebrity to spend time with backstage, recalling how she would greet him with "huge sweaty hugs" in her dressing room after shows.
The two remained close friends over the years, with Turner even attending Rolling Stones concerts in Europe shortly before her passing in May 2023 following a long illness. Wood also mentioned that he knew Turner's ex-husband, Ike Turner, but "didn't like him quite as much" as Tina. In fact, Wood said he had lent Ike $100 in the 1960s that he never got back.
The Rolling Stones, consisting of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and the late Charlie Watts, were on tour from 2017 to 2022 before embarking on their SIXTY Tour in 2022. Wood fondly remembers how Turner met his twin daughters and wife, and was amazed at how his life had changed, becoming a "family man."
The article also touches on the famous collaboration between Tina Turner and Mick Jagger, who performed together at the 1985 Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, with Jagger famously tearing off Turner's skirt during their set.
