Tina Turner

John Miles senior pictured performing with his son John. John junior has announced plans for a tribute show to his dad.

Tribute to music legend John Miles is coming to a North East stage

John Miles junior, top left, has relived his childhood memories of being at the side of stages while his dad, also called John Miles, performed with the likes of Tina Turner.

'My dad performed on stage with stars like Tina Turner'

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John Miles - the South Tyneside musician, pictured in 1970 before his journey took him to stardom.

The Jarrow music maestro who joined Tina Turner on stage

A track once thought lost to the annuls of time by Tina Turner has been rediscovered over 40 years later.

Missing Tina Turner song rediscovered after 40 years

Tina Turner passed away on May 24 aged 83.

Breaking Details of Tina Turner’s funeral revealed by former aide

King Charles III tribute to Tina Turner during Changing of the Guard

17 inspirational messages from iconic singer Tina Turner on life, strength and happiness.

Tina Turner’s cause of death revealed

Prince William was a big fan of the late Tina Turner

Prince William’s emotional admission following Tina Turner death

Tina Turner dead: Tributes pour in for ‘Proud Mary’ singer

Tina Turner has died at the age of 83

Breaking Tina Turner dead: Music legend dies at the age of 83

Tina Turner leaves tribute to her ‘beloved son’ Ronnie after he died aged 62

Tributes to Tina Turner’s ‘ beloved son’ Ronnie after he died aged 62

Heaven 17's Martyn Ware

Martyn Ware - podcasting with the Human League and Heaven 17 founder

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Derren Brown

Derren Brown set to wow Sunderland Empire crowds

John Miles (left) performing with Joe McElderry at the South Shields Custom House in 2019

See why a Jarrow music legend has been made patron a charity close to his heart
A Jarrow music legend who served as guitarist for Tina Turner has been made patron of a charity close to his heart.
Sam Johnson

The show is a celebration of Tina Turner's music.

Show celebrating Tina Turner announces Sunderland Empire date

Courtney Hadwin wowed the crowd at Bents Park, South Shields, in July 2017 at the South Tyneside Summer Festival.

Why America's Got Talent sensation Courtney Hadwin was always going to be a star

Courtney Hadwin.

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Courtney Hadwin who is competing in the America's Got Talent final.

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Tribute show Totally Tina is coming to the Customs House.

WIN: See Tina Turner tribute when it comes to town

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