TEMPEST STORM

The moniker clues you into the kind of femme fatale she was during her time. Born Annie Blanche Banks, this icon is beloved for being one of the best burlesque performers during the ’50s until the ’70s. In fact, a lot of people in her field consider her as the best in the industry. This confident queen reigned for over sixty years and even earned herself a spot in the Burlesque Hall of Fame—considered to be the highest honor in the industry.

She may have retired back in 1995, but she still makes regular and occasional appearances in shows and events. It goes to show just how influential her name is and how people admire her as a living legend. This boosts, not just her relevance with the younger crowd, but her investment money as well! Tireless and ageless, she’s certainly an inspiration. Although she’s currently in her early 90s and pretty much enjoyed the success she achieved during her heyday.