Earl Turner is the quintessential singer,
songwriter, musician, dancer and recording artist
- all wrapped into one. He has received raves, accolades,
and standing ovations from coast to coast. |
A compilation of ballads and up-tempo songs plus his own
unique "originals" too. |
Recorded the hit single "Love Caught You By Surprise" which
made it to the top 50. |
He has appeared in major showrooms throughout the U. S. and
Canada, drawing rave reviews and "SRO" audiences in Chicago,
Miami, Dallas, Houston, St. Louis, and Las Vegas. Recently
he performed for the Miss Universe Pageant and The International
Travel Awards Show at Caesars Palace. |
In Fayette, Missouri playing for an American Legion Hall function.
Earl was 13, and played bass guitar. His brother,
Darrell, 8, played drums. They played the same four songs for three
hours and got paid a hefty 50 cents a piece! |
He hails from a musical family. His mom is an extraordinary
piano player and his dad a gifted gospel singer. |
As a youngster, Earl was painfully shy. He stayed out
of the limelight, until 19! Preferring to play piano and guitar
in the bands instead of being a front - man. But at 19,
he was thrust to the forefront! |
As a teenager, Earl viewed the Earl White
Review, a Chicago band, and was so knocked out by the 13 member
band, he volunteered to tour with them - for free. He joined
the band, touring the entire U. S. for 7 years. "I was
seeking fame and fortune" and "I never made more than $75 per
week. I certainly paid my dues!" Earl recalls the
necessity for taking on jobs like unloading semi-trucks
for extra pay to "make ends meet." |
After his stint with the Earl White Review, Earl joined the
Vann Company Band in Shreveport. Sadly, Charles Vann, was
stricken with leukemia, and died, thrusting Earl to the forefront
of the band as its headliner. Earl handled the transition
beautifully, and the Vann company became enormously successful
at the nightclub. This would catapult Earl to stardom. |
He has had only three singing lessons. He
has them on tape so that he can listen to them over and
over. Critics have marveled and raved over his powerful
and beautiful voice. |
Earl's brothers and sisters used to
tease him that he had two left feet - now they have changed their
tune since seeing him perform. He never has taken any lessons,
but his magic moves have made him famous! |
Earl is often told that he does a song
as well or better than the original record because he did it
his own way and not as a carbon copy - "It doesn't
help to recycle." |
When Earl arrived on the
Las Vegas scene he was determined "To Create a Stir" - Indeed
he has! He captured Male Vocal Performer of the Year in his first year in
the entertainment capital of the world. Turner has definitely
made an impact! |
Besides his incredible show business career,
Turner is a very active participant in his family's lives. He
has served on the PTA Board, is a lunch father, and regularly attends
church with his family. |
Las Vegas entertainment columnist adeptly
observes, "Now Earl Turner is WHERE HE SHOULD BE - IN A MAIN
ROOM." |
