Richard Turner
From Southern Americana by OneSouthernMedia
January 31, 2025 · 1h 9m · Season 5 · Episode 1
About this episode
Richard Turner discusses his journey with Blackberry Smoke and the impact of music in his life.
Richard Turner is a founding member of the southern rock group Blackberry Smoke. Together with his brother Brit, their longtime drummer, they joined forces with guitarist and lead vocalist Charlie Starr to form the iconic band, which has been touring since 2000. His bass lines play a crucial role in establishing the band's steady rhythm. In this episode, he discusses growing up in a music-influenced household, how the two brothers started playing together, the formation of Blackberry Smoke, life on the road, and his bass gear. Blackberry Smoke recently embarked on their Rattle, Ramble, and Roll tour. You can find show dates and follow the group at blackberrysmoke.com .
People in this episode
Guest: Richard Turner
Topics covered
- southern rock
- music history
- band formation
- life on the road
- musical influences
Keywords
- Blackberry Smoke
- Richard Turner
- southern rock
- music influences
- band history
- bass gear
- touring
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Blackberry Smoke, OneSouthernMedia
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