Frank Turner

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Born 28 December 1981.

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Frank Turner (born 28 December 1981) is an English folk/punk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. Initially the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, Turner embarked upon a primarily acoustic-based solo career following the band's split in 2005. Both in the studio and during live performances, Turner is accompanied by his backing band, The Sleeping Souls, which consists of Ben Lloyd (guitar, mandolin), Tarrant Anderson (bass), Matt Nasir (piano) and Nigel Powell (drums).

To date, Turner has released five solo albums, two rarities compilation albums, One split album and five EPs. Turner's fifth studio album, Tape Deck Heart was released on 22 April 2013.

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