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Survivor

The Benny Turner Story

An oral history of blues legend Benny Turner, from his birth and early childhood in Gilmer, TX to the family's move to Chicago, IL and the ultimate birth of his career in the gospel, R&B and blues genres. Surviving extreme poverty in East Texas followed by the shocking transition to urban life in Chicago and then the untimely death of his big brother, bandmate and best friend Freddie King, that is only a portion of the obstacles Benny has survived. This story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and Benny's personal and professional triumphs along the way.

Herman Ernest III, Dr. John's longtime drummer, was not just my friend, he was
my biggest fan. Herman Ernest He would come to our gigs and watch me direct
the band. He just loved it. Herman never was an official member of Marva's band,
but whenever we needed a drummer, I'd get him to play with us. He would often
go to Dallas to play with Jack Calmes and his band, the Forever Fabulous
Chickenhawks. It felt real good to still have that connection with Jack after so long
. And of ...