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Turner's musical career began at school, with the short-lived [[emo]] band Kneejerk. The band self-released three albums and played several shows around the UK (including a support slot for [[boysetsfire]]), before disbanding in November 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.com/nowwemust/main.html|title=Kneejerk official site}}</ref>
Turner's musical career began at school, with the short-lived [[emo]] band Kneejerk. The band self-released three albums and played several shows around the UK (including a support slot for [[boysetsfire]]), before disbanding in November 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.com/nowwemust/main.html|title=Kneejerk official site}}</ref>


In 2001, Turner joined London [[hardcore punk|hardcore]] band [[Million Dead]] at the invitation of former Kneejerk drummer Ben Dawson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hippieburner.com/MDsite/index2.html|title=Archive of defunct Million Dead official site}}</ref> In 2005, after four years and two albums, the band announced that they were parting ways, as “irreconcilable differences within the band mean that it would be impossible to continue.”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hippieburner.com/MDsite/index2.html|title=Archive of defunct Million Dead official site}}</ref>
In 2001, Turner joined London [[hardcore punk|hardcore]] band [[Million Dead]] at the invitation of former Kneejerk drummer Ben Dawson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hippieburner.com/MDsite/index2.html|title=Archive of defunct Million Dead official site}}</ref> In 2005, after four years and two albums, the band announced that they were parting ways, as “irreconcilable differences within the band mean that it would be impossible to continue.”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hippieburner.com/MDsite/index2.html|title=Archive of defunct Million Dead official site}}</ref> Many that worked with the band claimed that Frank made life difficult.


Turner's first solo shows took place prior to the break-up of Million Dead, with a set at the [[Smalltown America]] all-dayer at [[93 Feet East]] in London. After the band's split, Turner felt that “it seemed like the logical thing to do to try my hand at playing these songs more publicly and more concertedly than before”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frank-turner.com/bio.html|title=Biography on Frank-Turner.com}}</ref>.
Turner's first solo shows took place prior to the break-up of Million Dead, with a set at the [[Smalltown America]] all-dayer at [[93 Feet East]] in London. After the band's split, Turner felt that “it seemed like the logical thing to do to try my hand at playing these songs more publicly and more concertedly than before”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frank-turner.com/bio.html|title=Biography on Frank-Turner.com}}</ref>.

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For the actor sometimes credited as Frank Turner, see F. A. Turner.
Frank Turner

Frank Turner (born 28 December 1981) is an English folk singer-songwriter, and former vocalist of punk band Million Dead. Million Dead have stated that the split-up was due to Frank Turner's behavior.

Early life

Turner was born in Muharraq, Bahrain[1], and grew up in Winchester, England. He was educated on a scholarship at Eton College, before earning a degree in History from the London School of Economics.

Musical career

Turner's musical career began at school, with the short-lived emo band Kneejerk. The band self-released three albums and played several shows around the UK (including a support slot for boysetsfire), before disbanding in November 2001.[2]

In 2001, Turner joined London hardcore band Million Dead at the invitation of former Kneejerk drummer Ben Dawson.[3] In 2005, after four years and two albums, the band announced that they were parting ways, as “irreconcilable differences within the band mean that it would be impossible to continue.”[4] Many that worked with the band claimed that Frank made life difficult.

Turner's first solo shows took place prior to the break-up of Million Dead, with a set at the Smalltown America all-dayer at 93 Feet East in London. After the band's split, Turner felt that “it seemed like the logical thing to do to try my hand at playing these songs more publicly and more concertedly than before”[5].

After a split EP with rock band Reuben, Turner's first solo EP, Campfire Punkrock, was released in May 2006 on Xtra Mile Recordings.[6] After touring in support of American singer-songwriter Jonah Matranga, the two released a split EP in August 2006. In September, he was the last act to appear on Steve Lamacq's “Lamacq Live” show on BBC Radio 1.[7] Turner's debut full-length, Sleep Is for the Week, was released in January 2007.

After an extensive tour, including dates supporting yourcodenameis:milo and Biffy Clyro, and an appearance at SXSW[8], Turner released an EP, The Real Damage, in May 2007. After a further tour with Jonah Matranga and Jacob Golden, the “All About The Destination” DVD was released in October, before returning to the studio in Hampshire to record his second album. The album, Love, Ire and Song was released on March 31, 2008, followed by an extensive UK tour with Andy Rourke and Chris T-T.

During summer 2008, Turner made several festival appearances, including sets at Two Thousand Trees Festival, the Cambridge Folk Festival, Truck, Glastonbury, and the Reading and Leeds Festivals. In December he released The First Three Years, a compilation of demos, b-sides and covers that are not featured either of his studio albums. In January 2009, he released a combined package of The First Three Years and Love, Ire & Song, and supported The Gaslight Anthem on their tour of the UK and Europe, demoing several new songs and announcing his plans to record a new album in May. The album, reportedly titled Poetry For the Deed, is tentatively scheduled for release in September[9], with a UK tour following in October. The album will be produced by Alex Newport, as previously suggested in interview by Turner.[10]

Discography

Main article: Frank Turner discography

Studio Albums

Compilations

EPs

Demos

Singles

  • "Vital Signs" (December 25, 2006)
  • "Photosynthesis" (March 24, 2008)
  • "Reasons Not to Be an Idiot" (June 23, 2008)
  • "Long Live the Queen" (October 20, 2008) UK #65
  • "Reasons Not To Be An Idiot" (iTunes Single of the Week, week commencing 26 January 2009)

Splits

Compilation appearances

  • Public Service Broadcast #8 (April 17, 2006)
  • "Photosynthesis" - "2000 Trees - Cider Smiles", (Hide & Seek Records, June 2008)
  • Xtra Mile High Club (Xtra Mile Recordings, 2008)

Videography

  • Casanova Lament (unaired)
  • Vital Signs (2006)
  • The Real Damage (2007)
  • Photosynthesis (2008)
  • Reasons Not To Be An Idiot (2008)
  • I Knew Prufrock Before He Was Famous (2008)
  • Long Live The Queen (2008)

DVDs

References

  1. ^ "Biography on Frank-Turner.com".
  2. ^ "Kneejerk official site".
  3. ^ "Archive of defunct Million Dead official site".
  4. ^ "Archive of defunct Million Dead official site".
  5. ^ "Biography on Frank-Turner.com".
  6. ^ "Biography on Frank-Turner.com".
  7. ^ "Frank Turner blog archive – January 2006".
  8. ^ "Frank Turner blog archive - March 2007".
  9. ^ "Frank Turner Announces Poetry of the Deed, UK tour".
  10. ^ "Frank Turner interview on Stereokill". Stereokill.net. 2008-11-11.
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