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Accomplished Musician Voted one of Rolling Stone magazine's "Top Twenty Rock Guitarists of All Time" -  Songwriter and Artist - One of the Original Members of Wishbone Ash,  Ted has returned to the Music world with a fury with the release of his first solo album, "Eclektic Value". "Come with me as I embark on a musical journey".
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ECLEKTIC VALUE - The Long Awaited Solo Album Ted Turner is well known for his association with the famed UK Rock Band "WishBone Ash"  - But this solo album has been a long time coming and like nothing one would ever expect.  The music on this album was carefully selected, composed and arranged by one of the World's great guitar  players.
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Ted in the Early Days of Wishbone Ash
Ted in the early days of Wishbone Ash playing one of his all time favorite guitars, a 1954 Fender "Strat" that was new in the case when he bought it around 1973/74.  Check the Gallery for more images of Ted in the early days of his career.
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Another Side of Ted - There is yet another side to this extraordinarily talented musician and song writer - He is also an artist - his palette is that of wax.  We will be showcasing the artwork of Ted Turner here in the near future and you will be able to purchase very limited edition prints of his work.  Note the background Image of the home page of this website - that is actually one of Ted's incredible renderings.  More news on that to come.
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Harmony "Twins" Strutin' Their Stuff!
Here are the "Harmony Twins" (Ted Turner and Andy Powell) Struting their stuff on stage with Wishbone Ash in 1973. Their pioneering guitar work was highly influencial to many rock bands that followed.
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Ted Appears With Fabulous Thunderbirds

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Friday - March 9, 2012 - Ted was invited by Skip Taylor (manager of Canned Heat  and  producer) to a guest appearance at the "Fabulous Thunderbirds" concert at the Cresent Ballroom, Phoenix, AZ.  It was a great time - and word has it that Phoenix will be getting to see more of Ted in the Valley as he was received very well.

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Coming Soon a Ted Turner Signature Guitar

ted-VIP-stage_smlTed recently met with Heli-Arc Guitars from California and is pleased to announce that they will be designing and releasing a "Ted Turner Signature Guitar" this exclusive model will be available later in the year. Ted is working with Rick Adams on the design details and are both excited to come out with a new model that will be special and unique.

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HeliArc Guitars is a manufacturer of high quality handcrafted guitars through a fusion of high tech manufacturing techniques. Developed with the player in mind, HeliArc Guitars uses aircraft grade aluminum for the bodies, coupled with wood necks made specially by Monica Esparza. Paired with the finest parts in the industry these instruments develop the tone and sustain professionals demand. "Vintage in appearance, fresh in design, soulful in sound"

Ted contributes forward to Martin Turner's forthcoming book

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Ted was recently asked to contribute a forward to Martin Turner'
forthcoming book "No Easy Road". Ted recalls fondly the times spent
with Martin and Wishbone Ash, and acknowledges the good times
shared, the achievements accomplished and the friendship maintained
with Martin through the years to this day. Ted looks forward to the
release of the book with interest.



Ted Named Musical Director - One Great Night On Earth


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It's with great excitement that we can post an update to Ted's recent appointment as Artist Ambassador for One Great Night On Earth. The event is now taking shape and as a part of the performance there will be a featured an All Star Band and the Project Director of One Great Night On Earth, Lyndel Moore has appointed Ted as the Musical Director. Ted will be working over the coming weeks to make contacts and invitations to friends and musical colleagues around the world to participate in this amazing project.

Watch this site for announcements as to members of the band and also all the latest news.



Ted visits The NAMM Show.

namm_logoOn Jan 20th and 21st Ted was in LA to visit the NAMM Show and spent time looking at some of the new innovations in musical instruments, and equipment. While at the Show Ted along with manager Paul Saunders spent time reconnecting with "Orange Amps" a British manufacturer that was one of the first companies to endorse Wishbone Ash back in the day. Cliff Cooper ( owner ) gave Ted a personally signed copy of his new book explaining the companies history and Ted's part in it. They both agreed and Orange are now going to be endorsing Ted and work with him to provide support and equipment when Ted plays at the "One Great Night On Earth" event
in Melbourne Australia on the 1st of Dec 2012.

This was an opportunity not to be missed to spread the word about O.G.N.O.E.(One Great Night On Earth)  Conversations were held with various craftsmen and artist's resulting in mutual support for this project. Among these are HELI ARC Guitars, MCPHERSON Guitars, KANILE'A Ukulele, JENS RITTER Instruments, JAMES TRUSSART Custom Guitars, and DUSENBERG USA. They all are some of the finest quality instruments being made today! Ted says " I am encouraged by the acceptance and goodwill from these people for this project !  They understand it is the right thing to do and welcomed the opportunity to be involved.

Ted becomes an Artist Ambassador for One Great Night On Earth


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Ted is very excited to announce that he has accepted the invitation to become an Artist Ambassador for One Great Night On Earth which is an amazing music event taking place on the 1st of Dec 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. The event has been created to raise funds for victims of natural disasters around the world and especially in Australia after the wild fires and floods of recent years. More information about the event can be found at http://www.onegreatnightonearth.com.au

NOTE:  Click here to Read Press Release from Lyndel J Moore - Project Director - One Great Night On Earth

 




 

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"Art is what we call the thing an artist does. It's not the sound, the medium, or the oil or the price or whether you listen to it or it hangs on a wall or you eat it.What matters, what makes it art, is that the person who made it overcame the resistance, ignored the voice of doubt and made something worth making.Something risky. Something human. Art is not in the eye of the beholder. It's in the soul of the artist."

Eclektic Value Reviews

I gave a first listen to the CD today. I think the "eclectic" title is very appropriate. It's a pretty amazing diversity of styles mixed together, but somehow it makes sense! Especially tasteful arranging and guitar playing! It's not easy to have all of that stuff happening and have it sound unified - great job with the arrangement and mix. Buster - SC - USA ************************************************* After years out of the spotlight, a gem of a solo album Posted: 04/07/2010 Ted Turner - guitarist with Wishbone Ash from 1969-74 and 1987-94 - in between those dates and after 1994 had pretty much no recorded output, but now at the age of 60 has released his first solo album, Eclektic Value. So what's it like? Well, Ted has lost none of his guitar or songwriting skills. This album showcases both. He has recorded it on a computer, playing all the instruments himself, and using programmed drums. Which is perhaps the one weakness of the album. It would have benefitted from a full band and a human drummer. That said, the album is still very good. There are 12 tracks with an equal number of songs and instrumentals (in strict alternation). The songs are more appealing than the instrumentals, all of them being catchy and with some great guitar solos. Pick of the bunch is This Girl, about the love of a father for his daughter. Of the instrumentals, Slippin' and Slidin' has a lovely feel, with much use of sound effects and some excellent acoustic guitar and piano work, whilst Navasat is reminiscent of Mike Oldfield. Worth getting if you appreciate good guitar playing. And if you're a fan of Wishbone Ash (though to be fair, this is a different sound, albeit Ted's vocals put me in mind of the Here To Hear album). Just to hear some new Ted Turner compositions nearly two decades after the Strange Affair album is wonderful. *****************************************

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