Frank Turner Artistfacts

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Frank Turner Artistfacts

December 28, 1981
Turner has no delusions of grandeur regarding his chosen profession. In his Songfacts interview, he explained: "There are people in this world who hold musicians and songwriters in high regard, which always struck me as completely bonkers, because we're obviously idiots."
The tattoos on his fingers spell out "Freeborn," a reference to John Lilburne, a political rabble-rouser known as "Freeborn John" who was a key figure in the English Civil Wars of the 1600s.
He attended (on scholarship) the prestigious Eton College in Berkshire, England, graduating in 2000. In his class were Prince William and Eddie Redmayne.
A distinguishing characteristic in his songwriting is a lack of irony. "Some people find that puzzling or offensive," he told Songfacts, "A fact that I also find puzzling."
Turner says his tattoos all have a backstory - except the one of the state of Texas on his left biceps. He got that when he was drunk.
Frank Turner broke the world record for the most shows played across multiple cities in one day. The singer performed 15 20-minute sets over 24 hours, kicking off at Liverpool's Jacaranda Baltic at 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 2024, before finally completing his mission at Southampton's The Brook at midday on May 5, 2024. Turner underwent the 15-gig trek in aid of the Music Venue Trust.

American country star Hunter Hayes previously held the record with 10 shows performed over 24 hours.

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