Jamie Turner (Musician)
Jamie Turner | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jamie Martin Turner |
| Born | 20 April 1993 Rugby, Warwickshire United Kingdom |
| Genres | Rock Psychedelic Rock Psychedelic Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer Songwriter Bass Player |
| Instruments | Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Drums, Piano, Harmonica |
| Years active | 2005 – Present |
| Associated acts | The High Learys Vince Maloney Dom Mariani Sonpsilo Circus Hurricane Fighter Plane The Upton Pilots |
Jamie Turner (born 20 April 1993) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and bass player.[1]
He is best known as frontman and bass player of Australian band The High Learys[2]
Turner has also played in other bands such as Sonpsilo Circus, Hurricane Fighter Plane[3] and The Upton Pilots.
As well as being a fill-in instrumentalist for artists such as Dom Mariani, Vince Maloney, The Morning Night and The Sea Of Tunes.[4]
Turner's songs have been well regarded by industry professionals such as Matt O'Connor and Kim Fowley,[5] and have been used in product commercials for brands such as Bose Headphones and Sportscraft.[6]
His singing style has been compared to the likes of John Lennon[7]
Background
Turner was born in Rugby, Warwickshire in the United Kingdom in 1993 and grew up in England as an only child.[8]
In October 2003, he immigrated to Perth, Western Australia with his parents Kay and Graham Turner. He bought his first guitar at the age of 8 years old and always took a liking to music, particularly that of 1950s rock and roll that his Grandparents used to play.[9]
Turner's family had a musical background with his Great Grandad, Eric Morrice (born 28 December 1920 – died 8 May 2005) who was an accomplished Jazz Saxophonist and Clarinetist who performed whilst stationed in Hong Kong during his time in the Royal Air Force in World War II.[1]
Career
Touring
During his career, Turner has played many tours around Australia as well as multiple European tours which he performed with his band The High Learys [10]
Turner has played a range of festivals including State Of The Art Music Festival,[11] In The Pines[12] The Ballroom Bash, St Jerome's Laneway Festival and The Purple Weekend.[13]
Recording
In January 2013 Turner was involved in The High Learys recording their 10 track debut album Here Come The High Learys at Poons Head Studios in Fremantle, Western Australia with producer Rob Grant.
The album includes 9 original compositions written by Turner and Michael Nutt with one cover version of Sticks And Stones which was written by Titus Turner and originally recorded by Ray Charles in 1960 which closes the album.[14]
Turner went in the studio during April and May 2014 with The High Learys to record their debut single "Clear My Mind" at Poons Head Studios in Fremantle, Western Australia with Producer Rob Grant. The title track was written by Turner and Michael Nutt as well as the B-side "I'm A Fool For You".
Discography
Albums
| Artist | Title | Released |
|---|---|---|
| The High Learys | Here Come The High Learys
|
May 22, 2013 |
Singles
| Artist | Title | Released |
|---|---|---|
| The High Learys | Clear My Mind
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October 1, 2014 |
EPs
| Artist | Title | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bird | Little Bird (self titled)
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September 19, 2014 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The High Learys - About". Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ↑ Bob Gordon. "The High Learys". Xpress Magazine. Perth. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ↑ "Hurricane Fighter Plane @ YaYa's, Perth". Faster Louder. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ↑ "Band Members". Sea of Tunes. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ↑ "Artist Recognition". Neil Mcarther. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ↑ "Sportscraft spring summer 2014". SportscraftStyle. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ↑ Ashleigh Bryne. "The High Learys". Xpress Magazine. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ↑ "The High Learys - About". The High Learys Official. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ Mike Mehalick. "SIMGE Survey: Get To Know Australian Retro-Rockers The High Learys". Speak into My Good Eye. new Jersey. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ↑ Álex Jiménez. "The High Learys - Sala Ego Live". Nos Gustala Musica. Madrid, Spain. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ↑ "SOTA Stream". Xpress Magazine. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ↑ "In The Pines". Xpress Magazine. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ↑ "The High Learys - Purple Weekend". Dena Flows. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ↑ "Sticks and Stones (Titus Turner song)".
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