Being a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana meant that Troy’s stage was set and the props were none other than real blues hall of fame legends. Raful Neal, Guitar Kelly, Silas Hogan, were some of the regulars that were part of everyday life for Turner. Most of his days as a youth, were spent playing blues guitar with the masters that many people wish they could have played with just once. At age six, Troy began his apprenticeship like many other blues greats, in church. By the age of 18, he had a recording deal and headlining blues festivals. Less than two years later, he was sharing the stage with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. A greater honor was bestowed upon Troy Turner when he was awarded the Jay D. Miller Award; the award honors the man responsible for discovering and recording Slim Harpo, Lazy Lester, Tabby Thomas, Lightin’ Slim, Henry Gray, and countless others.
