Turning Point (U.S. band)
| Turning Point | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Hardcore punk, emo, melodic hardcore |
| Years active | 1988–1991, 1994, 2016-present |
| Labels | Jade Tree, New Age, Hi-Impact |
| Past members |
Frank Candelori Nick Greif Ken Flavell Jay Laughlin Steve Crudello |
Turning Point was an American straight edge hardcore band from New Jersey, United States, 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 and Falling Forward.
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]
In March 2016, it has been announced that the band will be present in the This is Hardcore festival, to be held in Philadelphia, PA, the days August 4–7, 2016. Tim McMahon of Mouthpiece and others will take the mic in that occasion.
Members
- Frank "Skip" Candelori – lead vocals (1988-1991)
- Jay Laughlin – guitar (1988-1991)
- Nick Greif – bass (1988-1991)
- Ken Flavell – drums, percussion (1988-1991)
- Steve Crudello – guitar (1988-1989)
Discography
- Turning Point demo cassette (1988, self-released)
- Turning Point 7" (1988, Hi-Impact Records) [5]
- It's Always Darkest Before The Dawn CD/LP/cassette (1990, New Age Records)
- Turning Point/No Escape split 7" (1991, Temperance Records)
- The Few And The Proud CD (1995, Lost And Found Records)
- Turning Point 1988-1991 discography CD (2000, Jade Tree Records)
Compilation Appearances:
- Rebuilding compilation CD (also has Forever comp song) (Temperance Records)
- Rebuilding compilation 7" (Temperance Records)
- Forever compilation 7" (Irate Records) - song "Insecurity"
- Words To Live By, Words To Die For compilation 7" (1990, New Age Records) - song "My Turn to Win"
Related bands (and shared members)
- 1200 - Jay Laughlin
- Christ
- Edgewise
- Godspeed - Frank "Skip" Candelori, Jay Laughlin
- Ignition
- Lenola - Jay Laughlin
- Like A Fox - Jay Laughlin
- Memorial Day - Frank "Skip" Candelori
- No Escape - Steve Crudello
- Seven Gone - Steve Crudello
- Shadow Season - Jay Laughlin, Ken Flavel
- Pointless - Frank "Skip" Candelori, Jay Laughlin
- Fail Safe
- Good Conduct
- Awareness
- Plastic Eaters - Steve Crudello
- One Ton Shovel - Steven Crudello
References
- ↑ "Turning Point – Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and pictures at". Last.fm. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- ↑ Archived March 24, 2006, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Blogged and Quartered: A Tribute to Skip Candelori". Bloggedquartered.blogspot.com. 2009-10-13. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- ↑ "In Memoriam: Turning Point lead singer Frank ''Skip'' Candelori". Punknews.org. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- ↑ "TURNING POINT: 1988 (Hi Impact, 1) 1988". Web.archive.org. 2007-06-19. Archived from the original on December 4, 2008. Retrieved 2015-07-09.