Blackberry Smoke Drummer Brit Turner Dies at 57 After Cancer Battle

Brit Turner, beloved drummer of Blackberry Smoke, succumbs to glioblastoma, leaving a legacy of resilience and musical passion.

Brit Turner, the drummer for Blackberry Smoke, has passed away at the age of 57 after battling glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.
Turner was diagnosed with glioblastoma in late 2022 and underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor, but continued to tour with the band through December 2023.
Tributes have poured in from across the music world, with artists like Slash and Butch Walker expressing their sorrow and admiration for Turner.
Blackberry Smoke has encouraged fans to donate to Families and Communities Together (FACT) Relief in Turner's memory, supporting families facing potentially fatal illnesses.
Turner's legacy is celebrated by his bandmates and fans, who remember him as the band's True North and a driving force behind their music.