What did Ronnie Wood say about his friendship with Tina Turner?

Ronnie Wood, the Rolling Stones guitarist, said Tina Turner was his "favorite" celebrity to spend time with backstage, and that she would give him "huge sweaty hugs" in her dressing room after shows.

How did Tina Turner's relationship with the Rolling Stones evolve over the years?

Tina Turner supported the Rolling Stones during their UK tour in 1966 and their North American tour in 1969. She also opened for three of their concerts in 1981 and famously performed with Mick Jagger at the 1985 Live Aid concert.

What did Ronnie Wood think of Tina Turner's ex-husband, Ike Turner?

Ronnie Wood said he knew Ike Turner, but "didn't like him quite as much" as Tina. He also mentioned that he had lent Ike $100 in the 1960s that he never got back.

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Rolling Stones Guitarist Remembers Tina Turner's Sweaty Hugs Backstage

15 Oct

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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"

Rolling Stones Guitarist Remembers Tina Turner's Sweaty Hugs Backstage

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."