Ted Turner

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ted Turner
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Aug 2, 1950(1950-08-02)
Age	74
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Leo

Ted Turner Biography

Ted Turner is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on August 2, 1950 in England, England, United Kingdom. David Alan “Ted” Turner (born 2 August 1950) is an English guitarist and vocalist best known for his work with the 1970s rock band Wishbone Ash, in which he was famed for his twin lead guitar instrumental arrangements with Andy Powell. Turner also contributed lap steel guitar to a variety of Wishbone Ash recordings.

In 1980, Turner returned to England and did studio work with Stewart Copeland, Gene October, and Brian James. The next year found him once again in the United States, where he married and formed a new band. Called “Choice”, it featured Greg Cook (guitars, keyboards, and vocals), Robbie Hewlett (bass guitar) and Bobby Dean Wickland (drums). In 1982, Ted joined the re-formed “Badfinger” and toured the country with them.

In 1987 he rejoined Wishbone Ash and with them recorded “Nouveau Calls” for Miles Copeland III’s No Speak label. In the spring of 1988, the original Wishbone Ash toured England and Europe for the first time in 15 years, and in the autumn of that year Turner and Andy Powell were invited to join Copeland’s “Night of the Guitar” tour. That group included such guitar legends as Randy California, Peter Haycock, Steve Howe, Steve Hunter, Robby Krieger, Leslie West, Alvin Lee and Jan Akkerman.

Turner continued to tour and record with Wishbone Ash until 1994, when he once again decided to depart. In that same year, he suffered – and witnessed – the loss of his son Kipp, who was killed by a drunk driver in Scottsdale, Arizona. He now has a daughter Sloane. He has also made guest appearances with Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash, led by Wishbone Ash’s founding original member bassist/vocalist Martin Turner (no relation) including a performance at the High Voltage Festival in London’s Victoria Park in July 2010. Other festival appearances in Japan and Mexico.

In the spring of 1974, Ted left Wishbone Ash and the music business to travel the world. By 1975 he had found his way to New Orleans and into the ‘World Man Band’ project, an attempt to raise global consciousness through rock music based upon information from R. Buckminster Fuller working with Michael Mitchell.Later that same year, Turner moved to Los Angeles to record, write and produce music artists including George Harrison, Billy Preston and Al Stewart.

Ted Turner Net Worth

Ted Turner is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ted Turner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Turner joined Wishbone Ash in 1969, leaving after their fourth album, Wishbone Four, in 1974.

In 1971, Turner was invited to play on John Lennon’s Imagine, on “Crippled Inside” and “How Do You Sleep”

From 1983 to 1985, Turner was involved in various recording projects with such artists as Brian Auger and Rod Stewart. In 1985 he moved to Chicago, recorded with various artistes including Sugar Blue.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ted Turner Dating?

According to our records, Ted Turner married to Jane Fonda (m. 1991–2001), Jane Shirley Smith (m. 1965–1988), Julia Gale Nye (m. 1960–1964). As of December 1, 2023, Ted Turner’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ted Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Ted Turner celebrates birthday on August 2 of every year.

Did Ted Turner pass away?

“Because I loved him.” On March 5, 1963, under the influence of alcohol and pills, battling depression and worried about a $4 million purchase that had expanded his Turner Outdoor Advertising into the largest billboard company in the south, Turner senior shot himself dead at age 54.

Is Ted Turner still a billionaire?

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What was Ted Turner's highest net worth?

Ted Turner is a media giant and entrepreneur from Ohio who has a net worth of $2.2 billion dollars. Ted Turner earned his fortune as the creator of CNN, TNT, TBS and as the former owner of the Atlanta Braves. Ted Turner has left his mark on the media landscape by creating CNN, WTBS, MGM, TNT, and Cartoon Network.

What did Ted Turner invent?

In 1975, he invented the “superstation,” gambling a fortune on satellite transmission. The move put Turner up against the big TV networks and Hollywood; he scored a victory for the little guy in Congressional hearings, and won Federal Communications Commission approval for his scheme.

What is Ted Turner's net worth?

2.3 billion USD (2022)