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John Turnbull
Funk / Pop Punk

"Quantum Frolics"

love and Magic land, London and South East
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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 MySpace URL: 
  http://www.myspace.com/jtblockhead  

   John Turnbull: General Info
Member Since8/26/2006
Band Websitetheblockheads.com
Band Members

Chaz Jankel (aka Chas Jankel) - Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals

Mick Gallagher (aka Mickey Gallagher) - Hammond Organ, Piano and Synths

Norman Watt-Roy - Bass

John Turnbull - Guitar and Vocals

Derek The Draw (aka Derek Hussey) - Vocals

Dylan Howe - Drums

Gilad Atzmon - Sax

Lee Harris (aka Luc Warm) - Damage Control

2007 tour with Phill Jupitus - vocals

This is the official John Turnbull Myspace page, overseen by John and maintained by Kelley. Site designed by Kelley Pope

Sounds LikeIan Dury & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
Record LabelBLOX
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 20 2008 8:00P
Linton Festival Herefordshire
Aug 2 2008 8:00P
Gig In The Park Halesworth, Suffolk
Aug 3 2008 8:00P
Wickham Wickham, Hampshire
Aug 9 2008 8:00P
Ragley Hall Alcester
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
Elton Hall Peterborough
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
Somerlayton Hall
Aug 22 2008 8:00P
Princes Theatre
Aug 31 2008 8:00P
Festinho ,Kentwell Hall

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   About John Turnbull

I play lead guitar and sing in 'The Blockheads'.

Some of the bands I have enjoyed working with are:

Bob Geldof

World Party

Dave Stewart and the Spiritual Cowboys

Eurythmics

Talk Talk

London Beat

Paul Young

Nick Lowe

Skip Bifferty

The Chosen Few

Loving Awareness

Glencoe

Mick Ronson

Planets

Kyoshiro Imawano


   John Turnbull's Friend Space (Top 28)
John Turnbull has 653 friends.
 The Blockheads 


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 Ian Dury 


 WORLD PARTY - KARL WALLINGER 


 Chaz Jankel 


 Gilad Atzmon 


 Norman 


 Phillip 


 sandra T. 


 And its just something that happens 


 Kelley 


 mitt gamon 


 BAXTER DURY 


 DYLAN HOWE - The Spin, Oxford - July 17th 


 Subsonar 


 THE JOY OF JOY 


 World Party 


 Dave Moynihan 


 amanda kramer 


 Nathan 


 Julia 


 Irene 


 Dean Richards 


 Bettywozere 


 ღ Sarah ღ 


 John Keenan 


 Slim's Cyder Co. 


 Sarah Gillespie 





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And its just something that happens





Jul 4 2008 1:56 PM

heya dad it was good to hear from you the other day, hope you trip out was fun and that you've been having a lovely time while your out there. I cant wait for you to get home but im still enjoying the freedom :P. Love you loads and ill see you on thursday P.S. cant really change around the flat as dont have the initative to do it myself.
ღ Sarah ღ





Jun 27 2008 11:20 AM

love & magic so beautiful so you!!! pure joy eh smile X
Kelley





Jun 18 2008 4:47 PM

Hi JT,

Tunes are sounding good mate.
Cute picture you added to the first song of Sonny and you on the fatherly kiss too! Awwwwwwww sweet! Your a good dad!

:-)

xoxox

Talked to Karl today ..about his Big Blue Balls!

LOL

Kelley xoxox
sandra T.





Jun 18 2008 4:36 PM

LOVE the new songs ..keep rockin 'John xxx love light and gratitude

sandra T xxxxx
WORLD PARTY - KARL WALLINGER





Jun 16 2008 11:52 AM

We love you too!
P.S.A.L.M.





Jun 14 2008 9:57 AM

thank you for the addage amongus! much respect and love and excitement and encouragement!
Slim's Cyder Co.





Jun 10 2008 4:31 PM

30 years ago, today, I was made "Champion Blockhead".
John - Thanks for your part in giving me an interesting life!

Cheers

Slim
THE MANOR~YABASS & DEBSTAR’s~Roots Reggae Vibes~





Jun 3 2008 7:04 PM

Hi there Johnny :)
Thanks so much for adding our new page!
Tis an honour and a pleasure :)
Love your live version of Wot a Waste :)
Hope life is treating you and the boys very well!
Hows ukelele playin these days? :)
Love
Debs x
mitt gamon





Jun 1 2008 5:15 AM

I got me a 3 tier chord polyphonia coming and I know how to use it.....hmmmm......the strangest things happen in shadowland!.....
Kelley





May 28 2008 6:49 AM

JT has Sugar in them there Britches..
Mummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy!

Sugarlicious!

I miss you too!

Love Me!
Long Time!

or is that Love you Long Time..

Hey ...love us!

We do..

x0x0x
Kelley
Space Station Lounge





May 23 2008 6:22 AM

You are a Great musician with Great taste-a Hard thing to find in today's world...


Cheerios>

Turtle
Les





May 21 2008 3:50 AM

Chuffed you like it JT. Going to the Flask in Hampstead to the open mic with Mr Cottrell 2nite (Mark's playing). Feel free to joiin us if you're at a lose end :-)
Les





May 20 2008 3:59 PM

Ladies and gentlemen, A funktastic new song 'Sneezey Teasey' instrumental available on my player now. Hope you enjoy. Les x
Les





May 16 2008 3:41 AM

Johnny, don't know if you've seen this profile yet but please have a look and give your support if you can

www.myspace.com/makesomenoizefortibet
edward





May 15 2008 8:38 AM

Hi JT! I love "lost in daddy's eyes" I will see you when you return to Atlanta! We can record shop again,,Edward(Lucky)
Tex Wagner





May 13 2008 11:41 AM

We wish we were Blockheads too. Check out our new song "Flammable America". Thanks for your support.
Sarah Gillespie





May 6 2008 5:32 AM

I woke up this morning & havent been able to stop singing slow & eeeeeaaaaasy. Record it so I can have it! XX
Kelley





Apr 23 2008 3:31 PM

Hi Ya Sugar Pops!

Yes I see you have been a busy boy.. buzz buzz .. Good on ya for finally setting down some new song JT solo style... cant wait to hear it.

But Im aching to get back on tour with Karl and you .. so light a fire under Karl's ass while your at home to get that flecking new World Party record done !!

I hope to gawd we see each other soon.
I will be thinking about you when Im in Woodstock in June.. but until then I think about ya everyday. I miss my buddy!! Dedicate me a song next gig when your on stage with the Blockheads..

Sending ya some Honey love ..Southern Style..

xx
Kel
Siamese Twin





Apr 19 2008 11:54 PM

I had dinner with Theresa last night and we toasted to you guys. Hope you are all having fun.

See you soon?
tina
Mitzi Bagpuss-Jones-Sensible





Apr 15 2008 9:54 AM

Fantastic show at Birkenhead last week John, please come back to the North West and Wales soon!

Mitzi xxx
Les





Apr 13 2008 7:30 AM

Cheeeeeze x
SugarSnatch





Apr 1 2008 3:06 PM

Hi check out Sugarsnatch and moresugarsnatch.
Exclusive free download of "Rising Sun"(Demo).
Debut album to be released on itunes,Amazon and Napster in the near future.

Cheers
Sugarsnatch
Irene





Mar 30 2008 9:59 AM

Found this video of John on youtube by chance. I think it is quite funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaGZON2cliw
Cheers Irene
Les





Mar 24 2008 3:40 PM

Girls and boys - lots of new images added to slideshow of Gobuggys 'reunion' gig at Battersey barge 2002. I thought I'd lost them!

xxx
Pub Rock Book





Mar 24 2008 3:17 PM

Thanks for the add John!
Bettywozere





Mar 23 2008 5:17 AM

Hello my lovely!
Guess What! we only get the good gigs ay?
we are to be supporting bAD mANNERS AT
tHE wATER rATS IN kINGS cROSS ON THE 23RD April!

doors open 7.00 tickets www.ticketweb.com £17
Coo....it;s going to be a right old ska punk knees up!
Do come? Say you will? xxBet
Les





Mar 21 2008 3:57 AM

Happy easter MySpace mateys. Here's to tons of chocolate xxx
tracy





Mar 7 2008 9:21 PM

I haven't been able to figure out the glitch at all. Sorry, 'bout that. I think it has to do primary with ones particular search engine. Saw you're doing a Blockhead gig April 17th. Day before me B'day! Ahh, wish I lived on your side of the pond. That's gonna be a blast for sure!
Thanks for writing, always great hearing from you!
Till next time,
X Tracy
Sarah Gillespie





Mar 5 2008 8:01 AM

Johnny just wanted to say what a beautiful show it was @ Union Chapel. Really gorgeous songs & amazing harmonies. Please do some some more of the same!
tracy





Mar 4 2008 7:32 PM

Hey John,
It's been awhile since I've sent a hello through the virtual world. /Hope all is well & good with you
XTracy