This most excellent release features 10 songs, nine. Bassistguitarist benny turner is probably best known for accompanying his brother freddie king, with whom he worked, off and on, from the late 1950s until kings death in 1976. Turner also put in time with such notables as mighty joe young and marva wright, and he finally broke out as a bandleader and. This is a little gem of a book where benny turner, with bill dahls assistance, tells his fascinating story from growing up in texas along with halfbrother freddie king, moving to chicago where he worked with his halfbrother, along with various gospel, rhythm and blues and chicago blues legends, spending time with mighty joe young after freddie passed until young had medical issues, then spending years leading marva wrights band, and after her. Coming up on the blues show april 3, 2021 new blues from chris cain from his album raisin cain in the midnight hour after the blues show, on blue dimensions. Born to a poor texas family, turners move as a young boy from the segregated south to the blues mecca of chicago in 1950 planted the seeds of a career that would see him play with some of the worlds great blues. Brother of freddie king, benny plays and sings with solid honest integrity and extraordinary flair. Benny s life and story are forever intertwined with the history of american blues and its biggest stars. Turner, the first bassist to play in a gospel group, has a unique story. Born to a poor texas family, turners move as a young boy from the segregated south to the blues mecca of chicago in 1950 planted the seeds of a career that would see him play with some of the worlds great blues musicians. Kitts on the holland america ms nieuw amsterdam iv. They grew up in jim crow texas although it wasnt until several years passed that he experienced the humiliation blacks could be subjected to. Could you talk about your book, survivor the benny turner story. To listen toand talk withbenny turner is to be in the presence of living blues history.
The brother of the late texas blues guitar legend freddie king, turners musical career intersected with kings and developed its own trajectory as well. An oral history of blues legend benny turner, from his birth and earl. Benny turner elmore magazine blues, roots, country. The benny turner story by benny turner and bill dahl. Journey contains all original music, including family treasures passed down to him as a boy my mothers blues honoring ella mae king turner, and my uncles blues fannie mae honoring his uncle leon king. I had no idea about his health problems and wanted to do whatever i. Dec 17, 2015 the paul byrd band performs during the freddie king winter blues revue at the eisemann center in richardson. Available in hardcover and ebook versions beginning july 8, 2017. Benny turner and cash mccall going back home bluesdoodles. In survivor, legendary musician benny turner spins a mesmerizing memoir about the life and times of a journeyman blues bassist. Top blues bands for hire in carlisle, pa 100% guaranteed. Benny turner and the real blues featuring sam joyner the blues might be the most important of all the musical styles that originated in america.
Top party bands for hire in state college, pa 100%. Blues man benny turner returns to gilmer roots the gilmer mirror. Blues man benny turner returns to gilmer roots a pilgrim benny turner. The younger brother of blues guitar legend freddie king, turner grew up in rural texas during the wake of the great depression. Search for blues bands in harrisburg, pennsylvania above.
His is a journey filled with incredible experiences, enduring resilience, and a robust sense of humor. Hard on the heels of his vaunted 2016 album when shes gone, and his autobiography survivor, living blues legend benny turner adds to his familys legacy with a fifth album that pays homage to his big brother and best friend, freddie king. The benny turner and real blues band shares years of experience as band members of the late marva wright, blues queen of new orleans. Featured interview benny turner blues blast magazine. Born in gilmer, texas, benny and his older brother, blues legend freddie king, learned to play guitar from their mother, ella mae king turner and her brothers leon and leonard king. The benny turner story, which he cowrote with bill dahl. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Sxsw round two announced the girls at the rock show. Hard on the heels of his vaunted 2016 album when shes gone and his 2017 autobiography survivor, living blues legend benny turner adds to his familys legacy with a fifth album that pays homage to his big brother and best friend, freddie king. After careers spanning six decades, bma nominee benny turner and grammywinning coproducer cash mccall return to their roots in this inspired collection of chicago treasures. Still its essential for any true blues scholar or freddie king freak. Melvyn deacon jones on the organ and kings brother benny turner on bass. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading survivor. Turners story is one that anybody will enjoy, but especially fans of the blues.
Wee baby blues by bennyturnerrealblues published on 20170827t18. Kings blues club in new orleans on august 14, the ann arbor blues festival on august 19 and rosas lounge in chicago, il on august 20. Benny turner and real blues is a blues and soul band from bnew orleans, louisiana. Benny turner and real blues sxsw 2015 event schedule. Steeped in blues history he writes songs that reflect the struggles of relationships, as well as the joys. His gentle spirit, humble nature and genuine kindness were a joy to.
Hey man, i got a flat tire, and i cant make it tonight. Journey 58th grammy awards fyc by bennyturnerrealblues. Jul 08, 2017 survivor is the autobiography of independent music award winner benny turner, blues musician extraordinaire. Although the festival has had a tumultuous history and suspended operations in 2006, it was restarted in 2017. Benny turner when shes gone nola benny turner is a class act. To listen toand talk with benny turner is to be in the presence of living blues history. Benny turner may not be a household name, but his older brother the late freddie king is a blues legend.
Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Bob malone braeden mitchell brendan ciccone brisom. Benny turner music january 2 the global music awards has honored benny turner with a bronze medalfinalist award in the rhythm and blues category. His family moved as many did to the industrially rich city of chicago when he was still a boy. The benny turner story 1 turner, benny, dahl, bill on. Brother of the late freddie king, and a skilled and versatile musician, benny is a veteran of the blues. Please note that these blues bands may also travel to wormleysburg, lemoyne, camp hill, new. Andy hill ani kyd aurora blue bashrock baby and the luvies ben donovan benny turner and real blues black tie brass black tie stereo. We have the blues awareness of two veterans that have preserved the essence of the songs and given them new and delightful twists. And while there is no scandalous gossip in this book,there are plenty of.
An oral history of blues legend benny turner, from his birth and early chil. Find benny turner real blues tour dates and concerts in your city. Benny turner is going back home american blues scene. The story begins as turner goes into his family background, noting freddies real father who abandoned him and how he became king while benny is named after his father. Tubaszebra forestbieber feverbruno marsjust my luckbennys true colorsbo. Feb 12, 2015 the benny turner and real blues band shares years of experience as band members of the late marva wright, blues queen of new orleans. Awek, benny turner, derrick procell, gproject blues band and cesar valdomir and the blue. The bassist, guitarist, singer and songwriter, who will turn 78 in october, has just released a new album, my brothers blues, and a book, survivor. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
Ann arbor blues and jazz festival is a music festival in ann arbor, michigan, that started in 1972 from the ann arbor blues festival, which itself began in 1969. Watch live streams, get artist updates, buy tickets, and rsvp to shows with bandsintown find tour dates and live music events for all your favorite bands and artists in your city. A career sideman to iconic musicians such as dee clark, the soul stirrers, mighty joe young, marva wright. Blues musician benny turner, the younger brother of blues guitarist.
Benny turner real blues band with charles moore youtube. The book opens with the death of the citys most famous recording artist, otis redding, who died in a plane crash in the nal days of 1967, and then. Turner also put in time with such notables as mighty joe young and marva wright, and he finally broke out as a bandleader and front man about seven years ago, but his career as a touring musician actually extends back to. Musician benny turner was born on october 27, 1939 in gilmer.
Benny turner and the real blues tickets little gem saloon. Surviving extreme poverty in east texas followed by the shocking transition to urban life. The benny turner story also contained in the issue. Benny personally tells us his story, like we are having a barstool chat. The complete schedule of the 2019 chicago blues festival. With this man, we have a true bluesman, brought up in the tradition from a family that was positively steeped in this genre. Benny turner is not just another bluesman, but the brother of the late legend, freddie king. In addition to this new release, benny turner also has a brand new book out titled survivor the benny turner story. Although melvyn deacon jones and brandon taz niederaurer were scheduled to be benny turner s guests, circumstances prevented either from appearing.
Book release shows and signings have been scheduled at the jus blues awards in tunica, ms where benny will also be honored on august 4, b. For the 24 th year, the central iowa blues society cibs, in association with the mississippi valley blues society and southeast iowa blues society, presents the iowa blues challenge iabc, a multipleround live music competition in two categories band and soloduo open to all iowabased blues acts. We are a foot in the door to new artists and a professional pr station for artists who have been in the music game for a while. Benny turner with bill dahl, survivor the benny turner story. Jun 26, 2017 issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Still its essential for any true blues scholar or fredd. Spin charts radio is an aggressive online radio station podcast that is hosted by queen kina and will. Bass player benny turner has spent a lifetime holding down the bottom end of the blues.
Six of the 10 songs herein were written and recorded for his underpromoted 1997 debut disc, blue and not so blue. Both were involved in the legendary 1938 show produced by john hammond sr. Members of freddie kings original touring band reunite for. As an adult, hes traveled all over the world, playing with a host of blues men including benny turner, larry garner, and members of the neal family, but based on the music on when u need a friend sam joyner music, his heart lies on the path between new orleans, mississippi, and chicago. Comedy, open mic night and more in and around new orleans. The brother of famous freddie king, benny has been working the blues for over 50 years. Marva wright later released, born with the blues in 1996, featuring turner on bass. Benny turner and the real blues featuring sam joyner. The benny turner story benny turner may not be a household name, but his older brother the late freddie king is a blues legend. When shes gone is an excellent album, packed with real quality musicianship, vocals, material and soulful feeling. Best of the big easy 2017 july 2017 by where yat magazine. Awards and the bronze medal by the readers favorite book award. Jul 27, 2017 book release shows and signings have been scheduled at the jus blues awards in tunica, ms where benny will also be honored on august 4, b.
Readers travel back in time to the waning days of the great depression, jim crow laws and the advent of wwii, when people of all races and color had good reason to sing the blues. You can find out more about the disc, the book and the man. Top party bands for hire in carlisle, pa 100% guaranteed. Producer benny turner says, a death in the gospel world inspired me to contact my old friend cash. Turner delivered a big tip of that hat with his first real release as a bandleader in 2011. After a musical career that has spanned decades, explored different styles and genres, covered the world and endured painful losses, benny turner has much to say through his music.
When big joe turner recorded the songs for boss of the blues on two consecutive days in a new york studio in 1956, he could already look back on several stages of an extremely successful career. He is the younger brother of freddie king and was the bass guitarist for the freddie king. Book them through gigsalad and be covered by our 100% awesome guarantee. We are music enthusiasts, talent scouts and a non stop growing music community.
Bennys life and story are forever intertwined with the history of american blues and its biggest stars. May 31, 2019 friday, june 7 crossroads stage south promenade 11 am joanna connor. Benny turner born october 27, 1939 is an american blues musician. The blues fused spirituals, call and response chants, and traditional ballads. Tramps michele damour and the love dealers peter v blues train russ. The younger brother of guitarist freddie king, benny turner performs. For years, benny turner was the slim, understated bass player who stood in the background, calmly thumping out the. The benny turner story kindle edition by turner, benny, dahl, bill. Stax records offered an escape from the turmoil of the real world for many soul and blues musicians, with much of the music created there becoming the soundtrack to the civil rights movements. Born in gilmer, texas on october 27, 1939, benny and his older brother, blues legend freddie king, learned to play guitar from their mother, ella mae king. These blues bands can have you swaying back and forth with the beat, so book one of these blues bands for your next event or club. Live from blues411 concert series at the roasting room in bluffton, sc. Benny turner real blues just a fan photography music. The bassist, guitarist, singer and songwriter, who will turn 78 in october, has just released a new album, my brothers blues, and a book.
Benny served as marvas bass player and band leader for more than 20 years. My brothers blues follows on the heels of turners autobiographical book survivor, written with bill dahl, in which he relates his amazing life. Heres a little something to help get your summer off to the right start. While freddie was captivated by the guitar and wanted to be a performer, benny just enjoyed the music and the opportunities to share it with the older brother he. Deans store sessions is filmed at the woodstock visitors center at historic deans store located on main street in downtown woodstock. Lonnie smith includes some great live recordings from 2017, but also an interesting connection in the studio with singer iggy pop, doing a classic song by donovan. Around the mid1930s, turner began working with one of the stars of boogie woogie, pianist pete johnson from kansas city. The brother of guitarist freddie king, turner has played behind some of blues greats and has recently stepped up to the mic as a front man leading his own band. Opening with a harold burrage hit from 1965, got to find a way features three turner sisterscarla davis duetting nicely with benny and benita turner and yvette whittler supplying delicious backing. This release is a celebration of that journey, and a tribute to the king familys. Bassist benny turner no longer under the radar music.
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