Blackberry Smoke drummer Brit Turner has died

Brit Turner, the drummer of American nation rock band Blackberry Smoke, has died on the age of 57.

Blackberry Smoke took to social media to interrupt the information, writing: “It’s with the deepest sorrow that we inform everybody that our brother Brit Turner has moved on from this life.”

Turner is believed to have succumbed to glioblastoma, with which he was identified within the fall of 2022. Glioblastoma, additionally known as a grade 4 astrocytoma, is a fast-growing and aggressive mind tumour.

Following his prognosis, Turner underwent mind surgical procedure earlier than he resumed touring with the band in 2023. Nevertheless in late 2023, he revealed that he must sit out of the band’s 2024 dates, saying Kent Aberle as his substitute.

Blackberry Smoke continued of their put up: “In the event you had the privilege of figuring out Brit on any degree, you already know he was probably the most caring, empathetic, pushed and endearing individual one may ever hope to fulfill. Brit was Blackberry Smoke’s True North, the compass that instituted the ideology that may proceed to information this band.”

The band additionally shared that extra info on preparations might be shared in due time, and introduced a fund to assist Brit Turner’s household. For extra info and donations, go to here.

Brit Turner was born in Michigan and raised in Georgia. In 2000, he and his brother shaped Blackberry Smoke with singer-guitarist Charlie Sar and guitarist Paul Jackson. The band’s debut album ‘The Whippoorwhill’ was launched in 2012 by nation star Zac Brown’s Southern Floor label. The band’s newest album – and remaining with Brit Turner – was titled ‘Be Proper Right here’ and arrived in mid-February.

Following the information of Turner’s demise, a number of bands and musicians have paid tributes to the late drummer. Weapons N’ Roses guitarist Slash wrote: “We misplaced a fucking nice man & musician as we speak, #BritTurner He might be sorely missed. My coronary heart goes out to Brit’s household, mates & band mates. RIP.”

Black Stone Cherry wrote: “We walked off stage final night time to the devastating information of the passing of Brit Turner. BSC and Blackberry Smoke go manner again to 2004 and this can be a large loss. We ask you to hitch us in sending so many prayers and a lot like to Brit’s household, his band mates, and their households.”

We walked off stage final night time to the devastating information of the passing of Brit Turner. BSC and Blackberry Smoke go manner again to 2004 and this can be a large loss. We ask you to hitch us in sending so many prayers and a lot like to Brit’s household, his band mates, and their households ❤️ pic.twitter.com/y0BWtFgRsZ

— Black Stone Cherry (@BlkStoneCherry) March 4, 2024

Luke Combs wrote in the comments section of Blackberry Smoke’s put up: “Rattling. Can’t imagine it. Brit was so superior to me when he didn’t need to be. RIP.”