Turning Point (U.S. band)

Turning Point
Origin New Jersey, USA
Genres Hardcore punk, emo, melodic hardcore
Years active 1988–1991
Labels Jade Tree, New Age, Hi-Impact
Past members Frank Candelori
Nick Greif
Ken Flavell
Jay Laughlin
Steve Crudell

Turning Point was a straight edge hardcore band from New Jersey that existed from 1988 to 1991.[1][2] Their early releases had the sound of straight edge hardcore of the time, with lyrics relating to social issues or being straight edge. The later material was a lot more emo influenced, integrating more emotional lyrics, softer vocal delivery and octave chords.

This eventually led the way for other straight edge/hardcore bands to do so, such as Split Lip, Falling Forward, etc.

Lead singer Skip Candelori and guitarist Jay Laughlin previously formed Moorestown, New Jersey-based Pointless.[3] Ken Flavell, drums, originally played drums with brother Chris Flavell in the early southern New Jersey hardcore band, Failsafe. Nick Greif, bass, previously played bass in the late 80's straight-edge hardcore band, Awareness. Matthew Kerfoot, guitarist in Awareness, was Greif's original choice to play drums in Turning Point. Kerfoot declined, opting to leave for college.

Candelori died in 2002 of an accidental drug overdose.[4]

Members

Discography

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Related bands (and shared members)

References

  1. ↑ http://www.last.fm/music/Turning+Point
  2. ↑ http://www.jadetree.com/bands/artist/turning_point
  3. ↑ http://bloggedquartered.blogspot.com/2009/10/tribute-to-skip-candelori.html
  4. ↑ http://www.punknews.org/article/3771

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