Brit Turner, the esteemed drummer of the renowned southern rock band Blackberry Smoke, has passed away at the age of 57. The band announced this heartbreaking news on Instagram, revealing that Turner had been battling glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, since his diagnosis in 2022.
Blackberry Smoke, formed in Atlanta in 2000, paid tribute to Turner's character, describing him as a caring, empathetic, and driven individual who played a pivotal role in the band's journey. Turner was hailed as the band's 'True North,' embodying the guiding principles that have shaped Blackberry Smoke's music over the years.
