John Turner:  

Life I left Illinois at age 19. I moved to Colorado to persue a career in music. I have played for some "name acts", but have made a much better living than most had figured I could (including, but not limited to Coach King!...ha!). I spent nearly 20 years in road bands touring the nation. I've seen most of the states of the USA, and some forgien countries. I traveled overseas doing DOD (department of Defence) tours, similar to the USO. I have been on several albums and CDs, some better than others, but all have been learning experences for me. At forty, after two failed marriages (being gone that much is hard on relationships) I quit touring, and bought a home. I live in a converted school house that was built in 1884 in Loveland Colorado now. I run a band locally, that plays 3 nights of the week, and have taken the first (as my Father would have called it ) "straight job" I have ever held outside of the music business. I am a Code Enforcement Officer for a small town near Loveland. I am currently working on putting together a recording studio with one of the members of my band in Greeley Colorado. I have twin daughters, 23, and 4 Grand Children (quit that girls, you're making me old!), that are the loves of my life. My life has had some bumps and knocks along the way, but all in all, it has worked out for me better than even I had hoped for. At 47, I am fairly proud of my career in music and...Expand for more