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Paid Notice: Deaths TURNER, VELVERT
Published: December 18, 2000
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TURNER-Velvert. A noted musician and former understudy of Jimi Hendrix, passed away on the morning of December 11, 2000, at his home in Brooklyn, New York. Velvert was born October 12, 1951, and is survived by his mother, Helen Harris. Mr. Turner was an accomplished guitarist who crossed paths with Jimi Hendrix as a young teenager growing up in New York City in 1966. He was befriended by Hendrix, who recognized the young scholar's passion for the electric guitar. The legendary guitarist served as a mentor to Mr. Turner, offering both guitar instruction and professional advice to the young musician. Following Hendrix's death in September, 1970, Mr. Turner pursued his own musical career, forming the Velvert Turner Group with Prescott Niles and Tim McGovern. He continued to tour and record for almost two decades. In recent years, Mr. Turner was employed by Samaritan Village in Brooklyn, New York. His efforts on behalf of those struggling with substance abuse made a significant difference in the lives of countless people. A memorial service for Mr. Turner is scheduled for 10 AM, Tuesday, December 19, at Armstrong Funeral Home, 822 St. John's Place, Brooklyn, NY. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be sent to Experience Hendrix, PO Box 58070, Seattle, WA 98138-1070. These donations will be offered to area charities supported by Mr. Turner.
