Lead Guitar

Evan Benjamin Turner was born into a family rich in a passion for the arts. His parents always encouraged him to follow his dreams and fight for what he believed in.

Evan had an early interest in music. As far back as he can remember there were always the sounds of classic rock and Latin rhythms playing on the radio. Evan was fascinated by the effect music had on ones emotions and the way that music was able to shape a generation and change the world throughout the 60’s and 70’s. Most of his influences come from the classic rock era bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Hendrix and Led Zeppelin are all time favorites, bands he says are “timeless”.

In elementary school Evan was involved in an acting program called Yung Stars. For three years he acted and sang in various musicales. He developed a strong bond with the arts, music and acting was something that came naturally to Evan unlike most of his other classes where he was constantly given “special” attention. In the 6th grade Evan joined the school concert band playing the saxophone. He stuck with the band all through middle school excelling from the intermediate to the advanced then to the symphonic band. His teacher Mr. Ring was a charismatic educator, some times in a manic sense, which inspired Evan to take music seriously and to push himself to the limit. In 7th grade he helped start a guitar club at his school with one of the PE teachers. As captain of the club he gained valuable experience, learning wile teaching and helping people discover the joys of playing an instrument. Still Evans grades where failing and he was socially promoted rather than repeat another year.

At 14 Evan played in an experimental fusion rock band with his sister Rhythm, exploring, writing and jamming with other musicians with the support of his father who had played in bands in the 70s. At this time he discovered his mission, to be a professional musician and spread a message to the world. He believes that through music we can bring about change that can transcend all boundaries.

Throughout high school Evan was in and out of trouble, ditching class and slaking on his home work. He would find refuge in the music room helping out with the drum corps and the marching band. The music in high schools, he felt was “always under funded and under appreciated”. With the help of the band teacher (Mrs. Thompson) he began a guitar class teaching 20+ students all his piers. Evan remarks “teaching a class like that was the hardest thing I have ever done, I almost lost it once or twice, a valuable experience none the less”. The class continued after Evan dropped out of school at the end of his junior year.

Soon after high school Evan earned his GED and began working in various jobs and helping his father do sound at the “Hot Monkey Love”, a live music venue in San Diego. Also he began playing in a band with his sister and father that came to be named Rhythm and the Method. Many musicians came and went, even Evan himself took a short break. But finally they reformed with three musicians that had the passions and conviction to push the project to the next level. Now with new determination Evan plans to help take the band to new heights, using the music to reach the youth and encourage them to follow there dreams and fight for what they believe in.