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Alline Bullock

1936–2010

United States

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Ruby Alline Bullock Selico (December 1, 1936 – September 4, 2010) was an American songwriter. Best known as the older sister of singer Tina Turner, Bullock wrote songs for Ike & Tina Turner as well as their band, the Kings of Rhythm (also known as The Family Vibes). Most notably, she wrote "Funkier Than a Mosquita's Tweeter," which was covered by Nina Simone.

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