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. 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.
Earl hails from a musical family. His mom is an extraordinary piano player and his dad a gifted gospel singer.
He began his career 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! 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.
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.
