S2 E12 JOE TURTUR Former Drummer for Heaven, Divinyls Touring Crew/Drum Tech, Caterer for the stars at BLUESFEST, RocKwiz Touring Show, Clipsal, & more

Adelaide-born drummer Joe Turtur had a quick rise to fame in the early '80s, with the band Heaven, who were signed to a determined little indie label called Deluxe, also home to a young bunch of hopefuls called INXS. Heaven who changed their name from Fat Lip, looked like they just might be the next AC/DC. Their singer Alan Fryer had, in fact, auditioned to replace Bon Scott. Soon after the core of the band – Fryer, bass player Lawrie Marlow, lead guitarist Bradford Kelly (ex-Swanee), and, a little later, rhythm guitarist John Haese and drummer Joe Turtur – relocated from Adelaide, they signed with AC/DC's former manager Michael Browning. The aim was always to get overseas, and within a year of releasing their debut album, Twilight Of Mischief, in 1982, that's exactly what they did, picking up the opening slots for among others, Judas Priest and Motley Crue. American guitar manufacturers Jackson even developed a Jackson Kelly model with the now sadly late guitarist. Within another two years, however, it was all over. Joe discusses very openly his time with Heaven as well as his post-band career which saw him tour as a part of the road crew and drum tech for some of Australia's hottest acts including the Divinyls. Joe has also catered for many national and international acts at Clipsal, Byron Bay Blues Festival, and RocKwiz Live touring show. Joe has had a remarkable career, evident in the stories that he shares throughout this great interview. Joe has recently begun playing again with YouBlues Band. The music chosen by Joe for this interview is performed by Heaven "Storm" written by Heaven and "In The Beginning" written by Fryer, Kelly, and Marlow. Both songs appeared on the Heaven debut album "Twilight Of Mischief" released in 1982. Links: https://www.youtube.com/user/heavenaustralian https://www.facebook.com/Heaven.FC/ Xpresso Delight Byron Bay Blues Fest RocKwiz https://m.facebook.com/YouBlues-Band-236902398241102/ All of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/banditaboutpodcastseries #BandItAbout #JoeTurtur #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #MusicIndustrypodcastinterviews #Drummers #Drums #UNESCO #HeavenAustralia #HeavyMetal #RockBands #Music #musicpodcasts #DiSpillane