After hearing Tina's comments about her, Robbie wipes away tears and says she didn't know the superstar felt that way about her. Robbie led a very wonderful life as a talented vocalist and was a backup singer (an Ikette) for Ike and Tina Turner. [18], In 2010, George Lombardi, the director of the Missouri Department of Corrections, presented Montgomery with a plaque honoring her for her willingness to help ex-offenders. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Contact The Promotions/Community Department, The Bassment Jam with Ric Chill and DJ Face, She Is Virtual Womens Empowerment Summit, Before Sweetie Pies Robbie Montgomery Performed with Ike & Tina Turner. I wonder when the lady time theyve seen each other. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Now in its 9th season, Welcome to Sweetie Pies shines the spotlight on everyday operations at the restaurant. Star power. Montgomery was pregnant and unable to tour. [22] Montgomery and Bobby Rush performed at the grand opening. One of Ike and Tina Turner most famous Ikettes, Miss Robbie Montgomery is releasing a new cookbook! 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. The Twenty Four Seven Tour became her most successful concert tour. Tina described her relationship with Ike as a violent, drug-addicted wife-beater. Robbie Montgomery - who the superstar singer, 78, thinks of as a sibling -fought back tears as she recalled how Tina had 'suffered' at the hands of Ike. "I might choke up here a little bit. 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After her time touring with the Turners, Robbie took her talents to Los Angeles hoping to break into steady work as a backup singer. The couple married in Tijuana,Mexico in 1962 when Tina was just 22 years old. [34] He faces a life sentence. Before Sweetie Pies Robbie Montgomery Performed with Ike & Tina Turner [29][28] Ellis and two other co-conspirators, Travell Anthony Hill and Waiel Rebhi Yaghnam, would later plead guilty to conspiracy to commit murder. I also enjoy the full moonlit sky as I was born in July on Bastille day which make me a free spirit. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Tina has now revealed their first stop after the wedding was to a brothel. And when Robbie left, I missed her so much. [7] When Art Lassiter didn't show up for a recording session at Technisonic Studios in March 1960, Turner took the Artettes and had them accompany his backup vocalist Little Ann (Tina Turner) on the track. One of Ike and Tina Turner most famous Ikettes, Miss Robbie Montgomery is releasing a new cookbook! Robbie Montgomery (born June 16, 1940) is an American singer and restaurateur. An entertainer, entrepreneur and lover of life! Home. The Special Friend Who Helped Tina Turner Through Dark Days Bullock, whom Montgomery calls Little Ann, went on to become Tina Turner. The "sister" of Tina Turner has told how during the Queen of Rock's hellish marriage she begged the battered superstar to leave her violent husband. "We had good times. Even now they refer to each other as sisters. Tina said: "People cant imagine the kind of man he was a man who takes his brand new wife to a live, pornographic sex show right after their marriage ceremony. But old. 9 jaar geleden. Turner wrote "A Fool in Love" specifically for Lassiter, but Lassiter failed to turn up to the recording session at Technisonic Studios in St. Louis. She is noted for being one of the original Ikettes in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue in the 1960s. Robbie Montgomery about Tina Turner http://www.tina-turner.nl/blog http://www.tina-turner.nl http://www.facebook.com/tinaturneronline Tina Turner is the worlds most successful female rock artist; her concert sold more tickets than any other female performer. Andre Montgomery was Robbie Montgomery's grandson. Copyright 2022 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Ike and Tina Turner backup singer and recording artist with The Ikettes Robbie Montgomery poses for a portrait circa 1965 in New York City, New York. [4][5] Montgomery was raised a Baptist but is now a Methodist. Robbie Montgomery - who the superstar singer, 78, thinks of as a sibling -fought back tears as she recalled how Tina had "suffered" at the hands of Ike. 12). In 1965, the Ikettes released two of their biggest hits on Modern Records, "Peaches 'N' Cream" (Pop No. Menu News; Musical; Sound And Vision; In-Depth; Beyond; Blog Bio; Contact; Tag: robbie montgomery. Robbie \"Ms. Robbie\" Montgomery has quite the reference list! When Robbie first met Tina, she knew her as Ann -- her birth name, which Ike later changed to Tina Turner. Love Tina Turner. Ms. Robbie Montgomery is known to many from her reality show 'Welcome To Sweetie Pie's', along with her career in entertainment being one of the original Ikettes in the Ike and Tina turner. Their mutuals were sooo attached to him, who could ever blame Tina for putting two fingers up and leaving the country without regret. ", Montgomery and two neighborhood friends Frances Hodges and Sandra Harding, started a doo-wop singing group called the Chordettes, which evolved into the Rhythmettes, and they started appearing in talent shows. In 1985, Turner made her screen debut starring opposite Mel Gibson in the film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. The film became a global success, and she won NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress for her role in the movie. 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. Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password. Montgomery eventually left the Mirettes to join Dr. John as a "Night Tripper" in the 1970's. Manage Settings Armed with a book of her mothers most beloved recipes, she opened the first Sweetie Pies restaurant in her hometown. Search instead in Creative? Hey Friend, Before You Go.. As one of the founding Ikettes, Ike and. Andre Montgomery was the grandson of Robbie Montgomery, better known as Miss Robbie. After her tenure as an Ikette, she was a member of the Mirettes, and then became a "Night Tripper" for Dr. John. Connection. [3] During her hiatus she sang with the group Benny Sharp & the New Breed who had another female vocalist named Jessie Smith. How could he?'". Lassiter's trio of backup singers Robbie Montgomery, Frances Hodges, and Sandra Harding - were called The Artettes, and eventually formed the foundation of The Ikettes. She met the father of her child performing small gigs with other choir alumni, who in turn introduced her to Ike Turner. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Before Turner died in 2007, he visited Sweetie Pie's and tipped Montgomery fifty-dollars. [3][4] A local singer named Art Lassiter hired them as backup singers and they became the Artettes. Although perhaps best known these days as the mind behind St. Louis institution Sweetie Pies restaurant, Robbie Montgomerys public life extends back decades. After spending years sharing a stage with musical royalty, Robbie Montgomery returned to her native St. Louis for the next phase of her career. (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. [1] [9] As a songwriter, Bullock wrote songs for Ike & Tina Turner, most notably "Funkier Than a Mosquita's Tweeter" on their album Workin' Together (1970). Her husband Bach offered to donate his kidney, and Turner had kidney transplant surgery on April 7, 2017. What's Love Got to Do with It: Directed by Brian Gibson. 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. 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. After trying unsuccessfully to continue using the name the Ikettes under management of Tina Turner's sister, Alline Bullock, they changed their name to the Mirettes after their new label Mirwood Records. (Photo by Jorgen Angel/Redferns) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,music,performance,1970-1979,archival,denmark,copenhagen,oresund region,tina turner,stage performance space,ike turner, LOS ANGELES SEPTEMBER 28: Backup dancers The Ikettes for the husband-and-wife R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner perform onstage at the Greek Theatre on September 28, 1971 in Los Angeles, California. Blessings to all the friends that shielded her for her safety during those difficult moments. And here is what Tina Turner wrote: Robbie and I worked together and I am happy for her success. And here is what Tina Turner wrote: Robbie and I worked together and I am happy for her success. An Associate Professor of, The 92nd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther Kings birthday is a poignant opportunity to consider the impact of his legacy. To use social login you have to agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. With RaVen Kelly, Virginia Capers, Dororthy Thorton, Demetrice Cheathon. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Shown, from left to right, are Robbie Montgomery, Charles Crenshaw, Oprah Winfrey, Tim Norman, T.J. Norman, Jenae Wallick . For more on #sweetiepies, visit http://bit.ly/1NGsgwK Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN#OWNTV #sweetiepies #RobbieMontgomerySUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PNDownload the Watch OWN App: http://bit.ly/2hr1nX2About Welcome to Sweetie Pies:When Miss Robbie Montgomery, a 1960s backup singer and former \"Ikette,\" suffered a collapsed lung and had to stop singing, she decided to pour her talents into another creative venturea soul food restaurant called Sweetie Pie's. [21], In January 2020, Sweetie Pie's opened a new location in Jackson, Mississippi. Once inside the venue, Tina was forced to watch a live sex show - and the memory was so disturbing she blocked it out. 2.2M views 9 years ago #sweetiepies #RobbieMontgomery #OWNTV Robbie and her sisters watch Tina Turner's interview on Oprah's Next Chapter. Ms. Robbie says her single is a cross over of southern soul. We would gamble, sing, dance, all the way to the next gig," she told St. Louis Magazine. In 1986, Turner met German music executive Erwin Bach, and after a 27-year romantic relationship, they married. For more information about Ms. Robbie Montgomery and her new single, watch the video above. In 1986, Turner met German music executive Erwin Bach, and after a 27-year romantic relationship, they married. All that she is, is who she was meant to be. Montgomery, Smith and Fields left the Ike & Tina Turner Revue in 1965. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This is such old news but thought it was worth mentioning that Tina also explains in I, Tina how after she left in July 76 Ike was sending people and calling around looking for her and incidentally Robbie shows up at the home that she was staying at. Ms. Robbie had been riding Tina for a while. She's got a husband, I mean a husband that she really loves, I think every girl wants that. Montgomery is a former backup singer for Ike and Tina Turner. When Oprah interviewed Tina on "Oprah's Next Chapter" earlier this summer, she opened up about how far she has come from her difficult past and became emotional when talking about her special friendship with Robbie. Robbie is touched when Tina and Oprah discuss. Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window). After Montgomery gave birth. Find The Ikettes Robbie Montgomery stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) color image,people,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,musician,waist up,music,uk,england,concert,performance,singer,three people,1970-1979,archival,human arm,arms raised,singing,tina turner,hmv hammersmith apollo,stage performance space,ikettes, TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON Aired 11/23/1970 Pictured: The Ikettes backup vocalists for Ike & Tina Turner (Photo by Fred A. Sabine/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) vertical,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,usa,portrait,television show,california,1970-1979,black and white,archival,singing,choice,tina turner,burbank,musical guest,talkshow,season 9,the tonight show starring johnny carson,ikettes, DALLAS FORT WORTH, TX 1964: Husband-and-wife R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner perform onstage with a Fender Stratocaster electric guitar and the Ikettes in 1964 in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. All Rights Reserved. Open menu. Tina met Ike in 1956, and they married in 1962. (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images) L-R: IKETTES;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 and Donovan Marcelle at the Tina Turner Heritage Days 2016Tina Turner Online: https://www.tina-turner.nlFacebook: Tina Turner Online: https. Ike was waiting behind with a car but Tina never opened the door. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. She is noted for being one of the original Ikettes in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue in the 1960s. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. Tina Turner and Ike Turner weren't the only heat in the Ike and Tina Turner Revue. [2], Montgomery was born on June 16, 1940, in Columbus, Mississippi, to Ora Gray and James Montgomery. The mercurial superstar-to-be recruited a number of friends into his band, including his eventual wife Tina. Neonatologist Dr. Brian Sims has long carried an understanding of how socioeconomic factors impact health outcomes through his professional life. 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. Magazine. Tina Turner news, video, audio, photos and articles. I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis. It comes after Tina revealed her abusive ex-husband Ike forced her to go to a brothel on their wedding night. They lived with her great grandmother Miss Pathenia, who was an American Indian. While on the road, she often prepared meals for the band on hot plates in hotel rooms. [27] On August 18, 2020, Norman was arrested in Mississippi and charged for his alleged role in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of Andre Jr. in 2016. In the '60s, Montgomery traveled the country singing backup with Ike and Tina Turner, bluesman Earl Hooker, and voodoo R&B legend Dr. John. Why the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Was the Best in Years. Her distinctive voice, powerful vocals, and energetic stage presence amazed the people. She suffered. [15], After Montgomery's lung collapsed, which prevented her singing, she moved back to St. Louis from California and became a dialysis technician. 2 on the Billboard Hot R&B Sides. . Eventually, she opened up a chain of restaurants with her family called "Welcome . Wake up to the day's most important news. Feb 26, 2017 94 Dislike Share Moniek Amen 26 subscribers Robbie Montgomery 'What Would I do' Recorded in Nov.2016 Miss Robbie Montgomery, was 1 of the IKETTES that went on tour 30 yrs ago. Connection. Here you'll find all collections you've created before. The Special Friend Who Helped Tina Turner Through Dark Days. Norman and his mother Robbie Montgomery, a former backup singer for Ike and Tina Turner, ran the restaurant franchise. [3], "A Fool In Love," was released in July 1960 on Sue Records and became a hit, peaking at No. She sang in the church choir, attended Curtis Elementary School and graduated from Pruitt High School. CREATIVE. All Rights Reserved. She speaks on taking an active role in its daily affairs, making frequent appearances in the kitchen and even greeting guests at the front of the house. He had his rules. Ms. Robbie says she thought is was a great song and took the opportunity to sing it and she is really excited about it. Robbie was like a sister when she was an Ikette. 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. [13] Their single release did not chart and they later signed with Revue Records. Be the first to receive The Download and news you can use delivered directly to your inbox. [This story was originally published in the August 1985 issue of SPIN . [citation needed], "Ike was a business man and a professional and Tina was an employee, just like we were employees. Louis. And the song, "A Fool in Love," became Ike and Tina Turner's first big hit in 1960. Star power. The Simply The Best star - who was born Anna Mae Bullock - told You magazine; "Guess where we went?. Laughing, Robbie says, "I remember I had this pair of shoes that hurt me, and Ann, I gave them to her. The poignant experience helped shape her musical career. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand -- and the magnetism of the channel.Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. The Ike & Tina Turner Revue performed a grueling schedule of one-nighters on the Chitlin Circuit in the segregated south, and recorded constantly,[2] but Montgomery recalled those timed fondly. Think of what you would like to do in your life and go for it. At times when I didn't have money, Robbie would always loan me money. She began her career touring with certified hit-makers such as Stevie Wonder and the Rolling Stones before starting her current chapter as a restaurant, Systemic inequities in society have never been clearer than in recent years, and the COVID crisis has helped force this reality into focus. Miss Robbie was one of the original backup singers for Tina Turner in the 1960s. After her singing career ended . The story of singer Tina Turner's rise to stardom and how she gained the courage to break free from her abusive husband, Ike Turner. Montgomery told author Dave Hoekstra that managing her own restaurant gave her new appreciation for her former boss Ike Turner. In 1968, they had success with the single "In the Midnight Hour" (Pop No. [3] In 1962, Turner relocated the Ike & Tina Turner Revue to California. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Who is the guy with the attitude didnt want to read Tinas letter????? (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;SAMMY DAVIS, JR. (HOST);IKE TURNER;TINA TURNER arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,television show,california,city of los angeles,hollywood california,archival,palace,1960-1969, NEW YORK CIRCA 1965: Ike and Tina Turner backup singer and recording artist with The Ikettes Robbie Montgomery poses for a portrait circa 1965 in New York City, New York. In 2016 she was diagnosed with intestinal cancer and kidney failure. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand -- and the magnetism of the channel.Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. I don't mean to cry, Robbie, but it just comes up. Systemic inequality continues to define the nation he lived and died for. All I have to say is that Ms. Tina played it smart. Robbie Montgomery in the middle, not Tina Turner. They became known as the Ike and Tina Turner Revue. A lot of the stuff Ike taught us about business, Ive applied to my own business: being on time, being prepared, and being professional. Robbie Montgomery (born June 16, 1940) is an American singer and restaurateur. Watch the video from Oprah Winfrey Network, Teacher - Traveller - Blogger - Founder of Tina Turner Blog (2010) [10] Montgomery and Smith along with Venetta Fields (a gospel singer from Buffalo) formed the first official incarnation of The Ikettes. She left Ike on July 1, 1976, with only 36 cents and a Mobil credit card in her pocket and filed for a divorce, which was finalized on March 29, 1978. The Welcome To Sweetie Pie star who was a close friend of Tina when she was an Ikette asked the Queen of Rock to write foreword for her new book. ET on OWN. And I am very happy for you and I am proud of all that you have accomplished. 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