Survivor: The Benny Turner Story
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.52 (619 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 154390128X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 252 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
At age 77, he continues performing and recording, and shows no signs of slowing down. He says, "I'm a survivor, and I ain't tired yet!" . About the Author After more than 60 years in the music business, performing gospel, R&B, soul and blues everywhere from the Chitlin Circuit to the Apollo Theater to the far reaches of the globe, Benny Turner has taken his rightful place on center stage. A career sideman to iconic musicians such as Dee Clark, The Soul Stirrers, Mighty Joe Young, Marva Wright-Blues Queen of New Orleans, and his brother t
Singer, songwriter and producer, his critically-acclaimed latest release, "When She's Gone," contains the 2016 Independent Music Awards Blues Song of the Year, "I Can't Leave." Benny's soulful singing and unique lead bass playing are both captivating and entertaining. A career sideman to iconic musicians such as Dee Clark, The Soul Stirrers, Mighty Joe Young
Marcia said Real Blues. Freddy King’s life is well remembered by his brother, Benny Turner, in this excellent book – but there is so much more in it. I gave it four stars instead of five simply because it left me wanting more. Mr. Turner’s voice is sweet, tough and aut
Surviving extreme poverty in East Texas followed by the shocking transition to urban life in Chicago and then the untimely death of his big brother, bandmate and best friend Freddie King, that is only a portion of the obstacles Benny has survived. An oral history of blues legend Benny Turner, from his birth and early childhood in Gilmer, TX to the family's move to Chicago, IL and the ultimate birth of his career in the gospel, R&B and blues genres. This story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and Benny's personal and professional triumphs along the way.