https://www.christurner.com.au/home daily 1.0 2025-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1609947158466-T5PFODDA10DUTCS118GC/0112.CT+Whatd+You+Say+s.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/0acfe129-58c0-42f6-94eb-587a8e2055c6/CT+NB+cover+2024+-+72dpi+web.jpg https://www.christurner.com.au/about daily 0.75 2024-01-15 https://www.christurner.com.au/discography daily 0.75 2024-09-14 https://www.christurner.com.au/gallery daily 0.75 2022-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1598249617416-W9H4HT889IIKMLMVGIZW/CT+Live+2+.jpg Gallery Chris Turner - Live *Photo by Karen S. Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1599183300204-YJSEDXQH5QPA4E369J3K/CT+%40+Concert+of+the+Decade+1980.jpg Gallery - Chris about to go on at “the concert of the decade” 1980, sydney oprah house . Chris was paid to do the concert, paid to play the Playboy guitar and was paid to build the ‘Bunny’. That is 160,000 people in the background……… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1598249185002-CLED6D95VNWDS61SVEGA/Control+8+.jpg Gallery - studio shot Mick O’Shea, Dave Sharp, Paul Mahoney, Robin Jackson, Adam Stephens and Slinky Pete during the recording of “Rock n’ Roll Man” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1598248972794-EYHSWOMKAZJC2BOEZL5Y/CT+25+.jpg Gallery - Chris in the studio The recording of “Rock n’ Roll Man”. Chris and his Cave Men make a DVD/ CD album live in the studio. Unfortunately the DVD release was blocked by Universal Music, BMG Publishing and Sony Music. The CD only version is available thru Big Rock Records. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597048978500-9EQOI58Y45QIOZPRXA1Z/Buffalo+2005+Titles.jpg Gallery - buffalo, 2005 Backstage at the Enmore Theatre at the benefit concert for Pete Wells. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597048861487-HJ1NYE1RRXFPKX2N3934/Buffalo+1976.jpg Gallery - buffalo, 1976 Chris Turner, Jimmy Economou, Ross Sims, Dave Tice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597049128634-GZGWT6OP7GBUUVUGJ0QM/Vintage+Rose+Tattoo+Lifesaver.jpg Gallery - rose tattoo, bondi lifesaver Backstage in the late seventies - trashed and sweaty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597049223301-WDKWK6HWUEG8WZ8HG09E/DRAIN+1972.jpg Gallery - drain, 1972. Turner’s 7 piece rock band - Chris said he called it “Drain”’ because its where all his money, time and effort went……. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597048601940-HI122PTUAZ0VLEK955JG/89-bigrockband.jpg Gallery - Big rock band, 1988 Backstage at a gig in Orange, NSW Peter Kekel, Mark Evans, Irish John Arthurs, Unknown Drummer, Chris Turner, Peter White, Cletis Carr, Ted Pepper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597049347266-U7TBTS2TGSMTN705RSWK/20429603_10155592064899204_531930573687520238_n.jpg Gallery - gig poster Chris Turner in good company as usual. Chris is the only act here signed to an Australian (Independent) label. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597049287930-2CBTBSQ5DDZZ0E9RON1J/Chris+Turner+behind+Jeff+St+John+1980.jpg Gallery - ct and jeff st. john, 1980 Bourke, NSW - Outback tour Jeff St. John with The Chris Turner Band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597049404975-GJN34O9JZ2MVBA9F5S3U/Ronnie+Peel%2CBilly+Thorpe%2CAngry+Anderson+%2CRob+Riley+%26+Chris+Turner..jpg Gallery - aussie rock legends at pete wells’ wake Ronnie Peel, Billy Thorpe, Angry Anderson, Rob Riley, CT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/6a2a548d-9ca5-49b1-8696-e1f4ce7a6064/Australian+School+History+Book+1975.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1600328825988-N3B1VU13HUALKKVMWXHW/Pete+Wells+Benifit+Poster.jpg Gallery - a great but sad gig Pete with a lot of brand new friends :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597049562799-I8ZBEVF6QOGSSJ8TRUW3/Hofner+Club+40a.jpg Gallery - Chris Turner’s first proper guitar… This was a Hofner Club 40 Electric Guitar. Bought for him by his Father for thirteen pounds in 1961. No bridge pic- up was a problem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597049621330-JLZYIOY0QNQ3V8TQD707/Blues+Festival+Poster.jpg Gallery - sydney blues & roots festival, 2016 Chris Turner performed at this wonderful Festival with The Cave Men and also with The Old Blue Dogs. Alex Smith was involved with both shows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597050661903-NI6U4A6YEY4RM30426NT/90-bday_party-WEB.jpg Gallery - cletis carr’s 31st birthday bash CT, Cletis Carr, Irish John Arthurs, Mick O’Shea, Craig Foster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597050762945-65DOP2NNPSRQJEJIKBKQ/_GBM1533.jpg Gallery - in the studio With Alex Smith, of Moving Pictures fame. Collectively known as The Old Blue Dogs these two have produced two blues albums “Take One” and strangely “Take Two” - Available though Big Rock Records www.bigrockrecords.com.au https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597053973739-SJYXYAGEQHXAMZR0QDGM/ac+dc+cover.jpg Gallery - ac/dc cover It was Chris Turner’s hand that graced the cover of AC/DC’s “Let There Be Rock’ album. There were many spoofs and versions - Tee Shits appeared!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597054026817-ZZZ99IXYHJHWJJIIJFGX/Alan+Lancaster+1.jpg Gallery - the legendary alan lancaster Of Status Quo fame, and co-producer of Chris’ Exile album. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597054147001-HEJZYLJ6DKK44MBNIURU/Chris++Studio+2.jpg Gallery - Disgracelands studio Chris listens to playbacks during the recording of The Hot Shots first album. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597054477540-HP9J2B0O2PMPBDZN5G7C/Chris+Turner%27s+Blood+is+in+His+Guitar.jpg Gallery - blood on the strat After an open air concert in Lilyfield, NSW, Chris found an open wound……. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597054570157-D3JVOMSLZI9P1UVJ8C3L/Control+5.jpg Gallery - studio control room Chris Turner, Russell Pilling, Mick O’Shea and Robin Jackson listening to playbacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597054672158-UBPTQIYS4NSIYZ5BPVHA/CT_RG_Duo.jpg Gallery - rob grosser & ct Rob Grosser and Chris just before recording. In the background is their last Agent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597054814547-DLNNI9DTUAUG93QG214J/Slinky+%26+Rob+5+.jpg Gallery - robin jackson & slinky pete During the recording and videoing of “Rock n’ Roll Man “ June 2019 Damian Gerard Studio, Balmain, Sydney, Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597054874907-WFKV06S9N6PHGCYEL2WI/STILL+WAITING+FOR+THE+BAND+TO+LEARN+PARTS.jpg Gallery - tombstone blues A bandleaders constant worry! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597194743524-AODCYOVHSMFOWQ9DP6TC/%7EChris+Turner+w+Ross+M+Fear+2019.jpg Gallery - Ross Fear and Chris Turner A showcase of new album ‘Rocks’ in 2018. “Chris Turner - Rocks!” was on the Australian Blues And Roots Charts for over 12 months thanks to people like Ross. https://www.christurner.com.au/gigs daily 0.75 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1616382584350-6EFG3IKA492IDLQM88F0/Chris+Turner+Solo+Acoustic+Poster.jpg Gigs - gigs: ‘The Persons Of Interest’ will be at The Native Rose Hotel on Sunday 4th May 2025. The show will start at around 3pm - Love to see you there…. The is no cover charge to this gig. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ‘Runaway Train’, The first single from the band named just that, a song from Chris Turner that is up on the streaming sites now. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Chris is guesting with Jim Finn & Kieth Todd at Miss Celie’s Nightclub for the live music Trivia, every second Monday night. Call the venue to check and book Quiz nights. 7 Hercules St., Ashfield - 7 thru 9pm New album out now - Chris Turner & The Noisy Bastards Get a copy or download now - www.bigrockrecords.com.au Chris Turner Blues album out now - ‘Way Down n’ Blues’ (No. 2 on the Australian Blues Charts) - Get a copy now:- www.bigrockrecords.com.au https://www.christurner.com.au/shop daily 0.75 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1595501727029-GDEFM5309LFHLY82WGOI/cd-bpirates200.jpg Shop - Blues Pirates BRCD/051-2 $25.00 The long awaited debut for the Blues Pirates is finally here! Thirteen tracks of pure acoustic blues mixed up with some modern technology brings six-string sparring pals Chris Turner and Cletis Carr together for the first time on tape. And look for a hidden gem featuring Pirate-At-Large, Pete Wells. Get it at Big Rock Records! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1595502388135-FC31QQ14X9AEPISNV5SP/cd-guit-stories.jpg Shop - Chris Turner - Guitar Stories Vol. 1 This instrumental album is as diverse as it is surprising. Chris Turner shows a wide range of material and guitar styles. His choice of originals and arrangements of old favourites combine to make this a must for all lovers of guitar music, be it blues, country or even classic. Turner's version of "Oh Donna" gives hint to his English beginnings and ‘Shadowy' past whilst his composition ‘Sea Mist' is imagery at its best. The 12-page booklet contains anecdotes from Turner's life on the road. Get it at Big Rock Records! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1595501540983-CA2R3IPWIFZSEE95YB0M/cd-ctb.jpg Shop - Chris Turner Band - Live 1979-1984 BRCD/55 $25.00 This collection of live tracks was produced by Ken Buckman at Yap Yap Studios and this is his choice of "live desk recordings" from The Chis Turner Band. This is a small window into a hardworking man and his band between the years of 1979 through 1984. The energy and live arrangements are an eye opener in today's suppressed and politically correct live music scene. Get it at Big Rock Records! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1595501781698-M5EA0ZN49K0HOQKYRH93/cd-takeone.jpg Shop - Old Blue Dogs - Take One & Take Two Take One: This is an acoustic rendition of some classic blues tunes, recoded in a very organic and pure blues style. Alex Smith's vocals and guitar blend perfectly with Chris Turner's guitar and slide to give you, the listener, the blues experience of a lifetime. Take Two: This is the electric album of the set. Recorded absolutely live in the studio, this collection of blues is the epidemy of what electric blues should be. Alex and Chris are augmented by Bondi Cigars man Alan Britton, and blues luminary Jim Finn. The result is a superb collection of music for your listening pleasure. This set is a must for your car, home and device. Get them at Big Rock Records! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1595502291990-CWYWUBY88IA6046H5VWA/cd-hotshots.jpg Shop - Hot Shots This is a classic Australian Rock Album in The Tattoo, AC/DC tradition. Recorded and Produced by Rob Grosser at Disgraceland Studio, it brings together Rob Grosser, Tim Gaze, Chris Turner & Al Britton. Classic covers were recorded virtually live and the results speak for themselves. This album has been nominated for Best New Blues Album, Best Blues Vocalist and Best Blues Song. An absolute must for lovers of Aussie Rock. Get it at Big Rock Records! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1595502050795-8LGH1318G7NQY3A5G2MX/cd-dhead.jpg Shop - Turner & Simmons - Double Header When two acoustical players sing and play together, augmented with percussion and friendly electric slide guitar, this, ladies and gentlemen, is what you get. Chris Turner and Phill Simmons got together every Thursday for the duration of this recording; the sum total of their combined Thursday output. Add anyone who dropped by the studio on a Thursday; Rick E. Livid, Max Paton, The Wasted Seamen and Shane O’ Farrell and Double Header was here, for your listening pleasure. With its country, blues and MOR influences this is a worthy addition to your CD collection - a very melodic album. Get it at Big Rock Records! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1595502507853-TS2XDDEITS1FHWSK52DW/cd-wolftones.jpg Shop - Chris Turner and the Wolftones - No Bollocks, Just Rock A rollicking album in the tradition of Aussie pub rock. Chris Turner's bands have been belting out his brand of blues & rock n' roll for many years. This album is no exception. An experienced front man, Chris drives the Wolftones; - Chop Chop Charlie, Robin Jackson and Terry Malone, through some old favourites as well as some nice originals. The album was produced by Pete Wells who also guests on slide. Be warned, track 4 is the notorious "Have A Nice Day!" - not recommended for wowsers! Chris Turner's rock guitar playing is legendary; this together with his Wolftones makes this a solid rock album. Get it at Big Rock Records!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1597806849007-76J2M0D0N3JJRMIUGXA0/Chris_Turner_CDcover-JPEG.jpg Shop - ALBUM OUT NOW!!! Chris’ long-awaited new release, Rock n’ Roll Man, is now available!! Some DVD’s BRCD/060 $25.00 Order securely thru PayPal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1595501243751-KUO3H3ROOX5D2PNPUISC/Rocks-Chris_Turner-JPG72dpi-LG.jpg Shop - Chris Turner - Rocks BRCD/055 $25.00 Three years in the making, this album of original songs is a showcase of the many musical styles that this professional entertainer has developed over a lifetime. His lyrics are wicked as well as brutal, telling it like it is. From the plaintive cry of One More Gig to the ominous As I Lay Dyin, his songs will make you ask, "Is he singing about me?" His guitar playing follows this soulful journey with the blues arrangement of ‘Waltzing Matilda’ on to tracks like 5th Street Boogie and the free form Blowin' Smoke. Twilight Jail will have you wondering about your own mortality, whilst, like a lot of this album, your feet will be boppin'. Chris Turner Rocks is an apt title for this collection from Chris Turner. Get it at Big Rock Records! https://www.christurner.com.au/curios daily 0.75 2021-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1600326441469-QFS65QVOQTEXQKLKR3SX/CT+Acoustic++Pencil+Sketch.jpg Curios A pencil sketch…………? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1600327653620-QG2GUUF68WV9K1IFO5UM/Watkins+17Watt+Amp.jpg Curios - watkins 17watt amp Chris Turner’s first amplifier 1962 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1599437182384-E61N6ORYMQB6COHJ81D4/Jeff+Beck+cartoon.jpg Curios - So true………… Jeff Beck is scary !! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1599182585973-8PKA9DRQVAUFQH6D3SKV/caveman+sketch+2018+Theo.jpg Curios - a brillient likness of chris turner ! The pencil sketch of Chris Turner for the CD cover or “ROCKS!” Art by Theo Katz at Trex Art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1598250986496-Q0DSD8TDUJNK3S6W5TOH/Blues+Festival+Poster+%282%29.jpg Curios - A wonderful blues festival Chris Turner with his Cave Men plus The Old Blue Dogs performed at this great gig. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1600327474986-FFUYR8YT3QAUM27A7F6U/Terry+Malone.jpg Curios - Terry Malone The Colonel by Rick Lum RIP Terry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1598250700185-9SCX41VUTTC6QMJZDSS4/ChrisTurner_Cavemen_Lea23C_LEA950155-1000.jpg Curios - “Rock n’ roll man” The Set List for the recording 9th & 10th June 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1598250090161-280TFX5NKE9U6HOSHO8F/DSC00002.jpg Curios The Wolftones drum skin Art by Theo @ TRex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1599182344007-B879485ZAV1ULJWW7KF5/Jeff+St+John+Graffiti++1981.jpg Curios - backstage graffitti On the dressing room wall in the mid eighties in Western Sydney……… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f151fb2bb471c1f9612a65d/1599181712791-NVYZYOYPPOCCPYEGA6KB/Buffalo+Cheque+and+Royalty+Cheque+.jpg Curios - a buffalo cheque & a royalty cheque The Buffalo wage cheque bounced 7 times - the promoter didn’t pay the agent, the agent didn’t pay the management but the manager paid the band……… Rock n’ Roll !! ………………………………………………………………………………………… A payment from the record company and publishing company. The payment started out at $770.00 but ended up at 35c when the contract kicked in………..Rock n’ Roll !! https://www.christurner.com.au/videos daily 0.75 2024-11-11 https://www.christurner.com.au/members daily 0.75 2024-02-12