Brit Turner, the esteemed drummer of renowned American rock band BLACKBERRY SMOKE, passed away at 57 years old after contending with glioblastoma, a swiftly advancing and aggressive brain tumor. Turner had undergone surgery for his condition in November 2022.
The band announced Brit‘s passing through a social media post, writing: “It is with the deepest sorrow that we inform everyone that our brother Brit Turner has moved on from this life.
“If you had the privilege of knowing Brit on any level, you know he was the most caring, empathetic, driven and endearing person one could ever hope to meet. Brit was BLACKBERRY SMOKE‘s True North, the compass that instituted the ideology that will continue to guide this band.
“Brit has battled glioblastoma since his diagnosis in the fall of 2022 and fought every day.
“We ask for prayers for his family and band brothers. More information on arrangements will be forthcoming.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported and been there for Brit and his family through this fight.”
Over the course of their prolific career, BLACKBERRY SMOKE has released seven studio albums. Among them is You Hear Georgia, released in 2021, commemorating the band’s 20th anniversary.
