Friendly Fires’ Trumpet Player Passes Away

Richard Turner Dies at 27

Aug 19, 2011 By Laura Studarus Bookmark and Share


Sad news today from Friendly Fires’ camp. The band’s trumpet player Richard Turner—who had been performing with the band live for three years, died suddenly at the age of 27.

“He was an utterly exceptional musician and his contributions to our shows will be hugely missed,” said the band via a statement on their website. “On tour he was much envied for his ability to fall asleep at will however uncomfortable the bus, plane, car or train,”

Check out videos of Turner with The Friendly Fires below, along with Turner’s own project Round Trip. Our thoughts are with Turner’s friends and family. 

 

 

(www.wearefriendlyfires.com)

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