Brit Turner, drummer for the Georgia Rockers Blackberry Smoke, has died. He was 57 years old. Turner had been battling glioblastoma — a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor — and underwent surgery in November 2022. The band revealed Brit’s death in a tribute post on social media. Brit was the co-founder of the band and is the brother of bassist Richard Turner. The band just released their new album, Be Right Here (3 Legged Records/Thirty Tigers) last month. In Brit’s career he released seven albums including chart topping Country and Rock releases. The statement band released begins: “It is with the deepest sorrow that we inform everyone that our brother Brit Turner has moved on from this life.” 

Read the full statement below. RIP Brit.

“It is with the deepest sorrow that we inform everyone that our brother Brit Turner has moved on from this life.

“If you had the privilege of knowing Brit on any level, you know he was the most caring, empathetic, driven and endearing person one could ever hope to meet. Brit was Blackberry Smoke’s True North, the compass that instituted the ideology that will continue to guide this band.

“Brit has battled glioblastoma since his diagnosis in the fall of 2022 and fought every day.

“We ask for prayers for his family and band brothers. More information on arrangements will be forthcoming.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported and been there for Brit and his family through this fight.”