(Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) arts culture and entertainment,music,1970-1979,archival,tina turner,ike turner, JANUARY 21: Tina Turner of the husband-and-wife R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner performs onstage with their back-up dancers The Ikettes on January 21, 1969. (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images) L-R: IKETTES;IKE TURNER;SAMMY DAVIS, JR. (HOST);TINA TURNER arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,television show,california,city of los angeles,hollywood california,archival,palace,1960-1969, THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE Airdate: December 7, 1968. Robbie Montgomery shares adorable photo with her grandson who seems to be growing up so fast. This docuseries follows the loud, loving and often singing Montgomery family as they work to expand their empire, one soulful dish at a time.About OWN:Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Ms. Robbie says her career began as a doo-wop singing group. I wish you the best with your cookbook Robbie, since you have the Midas touch I know it will be a success, just like your restaurants. 207 Robbie Montgomery Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 207 robbie montgomery stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. In 1965, the Ikettes released two of their biggest hits on Modern Records, "Peaches 'N' Cream" (Pop No. Miss Robbie describes being on the road during the 1960s, doing the "chitlin circuit" and cooking with a hotplate to serve fellow travelers when they couldn't be served where they performed. And endless possibilities.Discover OWN TV:Find OWN on your TV! Tina Turner Writes Robbie a Letter | Welcome to Sweetie Pie's | OWN 241,161 views Apr 8, 2015 2.5K Dislike Share OWN 5.48M subscribers Miss Robbie's cookbook has been in the works for some. The poignant experience helped shape her musical career. The words of wisdom Ms. Robbie shares for the people who are on a journey to reinvention and keeping life fresh is all about going for your goals in life. Robbie was like a sister when she was an Ikette. Required fields are marked *. Tina suffered years of ill-treatment at the hands of ex-lover and music partner Ike, and finally fled her abusive marriage in July 1976 with just 36 cents in her pocket. And I am very happy for you and I am proud of all that you have accomplished. (Photo by James Kriegsmann/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) vertical,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,musician,usa,adult,one woman only,adults only,new york city,looking at camera,waist up,portrait,music,singer,archival,1960-1969,tina turner. Privacy Policy. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. (2022 film), an upcoming British romantic comedy Robbie, 78, who was one of the founding Ikettes, Ike and Tinas backing singers,called him "brutal, unrelenting, merciless". Tina has now revealed their first stop after the wedding was to a brothel. Their mutuals were sooo attached to him, who could ever blame Tina for putting two fingers up and leaving the country without regret. I don't mean to cry, Robbie, but it just comes up. She took the opportunity to go on the road as an Ikette and has been singing ever since. Montgomery told author Dave Hoekstra that managing her own restaurant gave her new appreciation for her former boss Ike Turner. "I might choke up here a little bit. She left her hometown of St. Louis with an up-and-coming blues singer named Earl Hooker, but VIP treatment remained far from universal. We pay for videos too. Ms. Robbie had been riding Tina for a while. In 2013 Tina suffered a stroke and had to learn to walk again. In the 1970s, Montgomery was a backing vocalist for acts such as Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand, the Rolling Stones, and Joe Cocker. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Her husband Bach offered to donate his kidney, and Turner had kidney transplant surgery on April 7, 2017. She recounts her time as a cornerstone of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, providing vocals on some of the acts most iconic hit records. View all posts by Ben. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Copyright 2022 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. 955thelou.com, THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE Airdate: December 7, 1968. Robbie and I were very close. Even now they refer to each other as sisters. Andre Montgomery was the grandson of Robbie Montgomery, better known as Miss Robbie. Here below we have compiled a list of stunning photos of young Tina Turner. [4][5] Montgomery was raised a Baptist but is now a Methodist. Not only has she released this cookbook, but she has a successful business in a chain of restaurants, serving the food we grew up on.This cookbook will show you how to make good down home soul food. With a limited number of lodging options, she was often forced to sleep in the backseat of a car between bookings. And when Robbie left, I missed her so much. Your email address will not be published. My favourite hobbies are breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Depth with edge. Her warmth and inspiration reflects her true persona. ", "For her to reassure that she missed me when she left, my heart really was touched," Robbie says. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. CREATIVE. TINA Turner's 'sister' has revealed she begged the singer to leave husband Ike over his "brutal and heartbreaking" abuse. In 2016 she was diagnosed with intestinal cancer and kidney failure. Open menu. Watch the video from Oprah Winfrey Network, Teacher - Traveller - Blogger - Founder of Tina Turner Blog (2010) He had his rules. How could he?'". Select from premium The Ikettes Robbie Montgomery of the highest quality. (Photo by James Kriegsmann/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) vertical,arts culture and entertainment,musician,usa,looking at camera,waist up,portrait,music,singer,texas,dallas,archival,1960-1969,tina turner, THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE Airdate: December 7, 1968. Its about a lady and her husband, a man that has been doing all kinds of things to her, and now she is thinking about cheating. In 2018, Norman was arrested for an incident in 2017 where he was accused of punching his ex-restaurant employee. 2.2M views 9 years ago #sweetiepies #RobbieMontgomery #OWNTV Robbie and her sisters watch Tina Turner's interview on Oprah's Next Chapter. After spending years sharing a stage with musical royalty, Robbie Montgomery returned to her native St. Louis for the next phase of her career. Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password. Laughing, Robbie says, "I remember I had this pair of shoes that hurt me, and Ann, I gave them to her. Before Miss Robbie Montgomery opened her iconic St. Louis soul food restaurant Sweetie Pie's, she was one of the famous Ikettes -- the backup singers in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. In the late 1970s, Turner starter her solo career, and it was a slow start, but she achieved massive success with her 1984 album Private Dancer, and the album sold over ten million copies worldwide, becoming her most successful album. Louis. "I am so glad that I lived to see her happy. She is noted for being one of the original Ikettes in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue in the 1960s. ", She added: "There I sat, in this filthy place, watching Ike out of the corner of my eye, wondering, 'Does he really like this? Before Turner died in 2007, he visited Sweetie Pie's and tipped Montgomery fifty-dollars. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. [3] When she was six years old, her family moved to St. Louis, Missouri. HELLISH MARRIAGE Tina Turner's 'sister' Robbie Montgomery reveals she begged singer to leave husband Ike over 'brutal and heartbreaking' abuse Robbie Montgomery - who the superstar. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Areva Martin. Robbie led a very wonderful life as a talented vocalist and was a backup singer (an Ikette) for Ike and Tina Turner. 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She recounts her time as a cornerstone of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, providing vocals on some of the act's most iconic hit records. Nice to meet you and here's a virtual handshake from me to you. 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In 1968, they had success with the single "In the Midnight Hour" (Pop No. ", While it was an emotional interview, Robbie says it also reminded her of all the good times they had. Robbie and her sisters watch Tina Turner's interview on Oprah's Next Chapter. 18). document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Receive the latest news from Areva Martin, Women: Leadership, Branding & Unleashing Your Unlimited Potential, Nonprofit Leadership, Fundraising & Capacity Building, Entrepreneurship: Building a Multi-million Dollar Business, From Tina Turner to Sweetie Pies | Robbie Montgomery and black excellence, Why black doctors are so important for the health of black babies | Ft. Dr. Brian Sims, What MLK would make of the USA in 2021 | Ft. And endless possibilities.Discover OWN TV: Find OWN on your TV reminded of. Your password in accordance with our Community Guidelines: December 7,.. 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