Kyle and his band are on to something great. Hear Peabody plus former Saint-turned-country singer Kyle Turley & Stateliner at the Howlin' Wolf NorthShore in Mandeville. Mostly because it’s local but also because he fell in love with the campus on his first visit and appreciated the small class sizes. Turley is majoring in instrumental music education and picked this because of the musical influence in his life along with the inspiration from family and teachers. Kyle is CEO and Founder of Neuro … He also jammedwith other NFL players, and learned to play bass and drums. Turley was drawn to the music industry from a young age. The former offensive tackle for the NFL has emerged as an outlaw country artist who brings to the stage the same passion he showed on the football field. His songs are full of raw and intense emotion. And unlike so many others that have “gone country,” it seems like he’s doing it for the right reasons: a passion for the music and not a penchant for a big payday. He has been playing the clarinet since 5th grade and has always been interested in marching bands and music. Good country music. March 2021 marks 100-years of publication for The Trumpet, Topper Idol winner Alexia Schmader finalizes 2021 competition, NFL official, Sarah Thomas, makes history being first female referee to officiate in NFL, West Liberty welcomes Professor Kinsey Guthrie back to the Hilltop, CJ Society continues running clothing fundraiser to benefit Ohio Valley K-9 Units, International Polar Bear day brings awareness to global warming and environmental problems, Historically Black colleges and universities receive grants amid pandemic, February is National Heart Month — Keep Your Heart Healthy, © 2021 • Advertise • FLEX WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in. Kyle Turley Become a Fan Remove Fan. He says, “Some of the classes can be difficult, which has led to people either dropping out or switching majors, and I’ve heard of those stories, but I don’t plan on it affecting me. You even drop the f-bomb on Mike Martz! on Indiegogo. During his football career Turley played in a number of bands in the offseason, including various cover bands and a death metal band named Perpetual Death Mode. Country music. Check it out: http://www.savingcountrymusic.com/hank-iii-jams-w-footballs-kyle-turley - savingcountrymusic.com, Anger Management (LP), My Soul Bleeds Black and Gold (Single), Turley (EP). He listened to punk, grunge, and metal growing up as a teenager in southern California, and was also exposed heavily to country music from being around his father. Kyle Turley Become a Fan Remove Fan. Music is the best form of anger management I could have ever prescribed for myself…PK: Anything else you want to let people know about?KT: I am donating 100% of download sales of my song ‘Final Drive’ to www.gridirongreats.org, it’s about a bit of my own life but I wrote it about all the guys who have suffered from Traumatic Brain Injury from contact sports and the Military.Thanks to Kyle Turley for taking the time to talk with us, but a screw you also goes to Turley for actually making a non-crap country song and no longer letting me say “I hate country. My influences growing up were pretty wide ranged, from Jonny Cash to Slayer. It doesn't matter whether I am in the car or hittin the books. They tell the story of that warrior who wants to get back to the stadium - but this time with guitars in hand instead of helmets. They're unapologetic. I’m not really trying to copy anybody with my album, it’s just me is all I can say. ]Kyle Turley: Thanks brother!…I’m glad you dig it, I’m just trying to make music that represents me all around. Turley has also participated in the OMEA District IX Honor Band as 2nd chair clarinet and has also been 2nd chair clarinet for the West Liberty University Tri-State Honor’s Festival. My music is about real issues dealing with real people and situations life has delt me both good and bad but just a whole lot of truth and a bit of wisdom I gained along the way. [Editor's Note: You have no idea how hard that was for us to write that! We include a link to your profile in band openings, to build trust with musicians and help them decide if they will be a good fit. He performed with his fellow Marching Hilltoppers such as Jamison Rovnak (front). The songs up on my myspace now are a good representaion of what is to come with my full CD but I have been working my ass off and playing alot around Nashville and the influences keep coming with all the talent here. Turley plays the clarinet in West Liberty’s Marching Hilltopper band. As his football career was ending, Turley had other life paths in mind -- he formed a country music band that currently plays over 100 shows per year, and he’s been heavily involved in … To ensure only genuine musicians and bands are creating and applying to band openings. He was also described as a gentleman and energetic. I can tell though that the songs to come on the full length are going to wake some people up.PK: The song “Flying Helmets” is going to get some people talking for sure. But here’s a cool story I was just alerted to on the Saving Country Music Message Board, where two of your passions collide head on.Former All-Pro offensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints Kyle Turley is now trying to start a country music career. He was never in a choir in high school but finds most of the rest of the work in his major to be relatively easy compared to how difficult he thought it would be. Kyle Turley is rocking the country like no one else. 4 talking about this. When the marching band came down to the elementary school, I’d always get so excited and even at football games I’d always be towards the band.”. Kyle Turley (back) performs at the West Liberty Marching Hilltoppers Oglebay Performance. ]We caught up with Turley to talk about his music, and what else he is doing these days.Punching Kitty: We aren’t country fans by any stretch, but we have to admit, your new stuff is great. Country / Southern Rock Nashville, TN Kyle Turley Country / Southern Rock Nashville, TN ... more. Turley chose to come to attend West Liberty for multiple reasons. Nashville, Tennessee, United States Turley was drawn to the music industry from a young age. If you want a picture to show with your comment, go get a gravatar. "Kyle Turley Talks to Punching Kitty About Music and Brain Injuries" Kyle Turley was traded to the St. Louis Rams in March of 2003, which seemed to set in to motion a series of crazy crap for Turley: injuries, a battle with then head coach Mike Martz and then more injuries that resulted in him leaving the Rams and having a short stint with the cross-state Chiefs. 4 talking about this. Kyle and his band have created a great album. I listen to these songs over and over. Marching Hilltoppers welcome Freshman, Kyle Turley, to West Liberty this fall…. In particular, the song “Flying Helmets” [Editor's Note: If you don't get the title, watch this. When asked, two of Turley’s friends described him as a hard worker but also as a very caring and very bubbly person. Music. Kyle Turley is rocking country like no one else. You're seeing a guy who made good every chance he got - even when it seemed the whole world was against him. Turley plays the clarinet in West Liberty’s Marching Hilltopper band. Turley continues to see himself staying in music for the foreseeable future even with the difficulty of the music major. He has been playing the clarinet since 5th grade and has always been interested in marching bands and music. He has received the Patrick S. Gilmore award along with participating in the high school Solo and Ensemble contest and receiving excellent and superior ratings. Kyle Turley Band are launching a new record, Skull Shaker, an | Check out 'KYLE TURLEY BAND: PRE-SALE OF RECORD TO HELP THE GRIDIRON GREATS!' Kyle Turley's not going to stop. Turley says that the most difficult thing about his major is the singing process. Kyle Turley is a former college and professional football player who played as an offensive tackle for the National Football League for ten seasons. I had the pleasure of interviewing Kyle Turley, former All-Pro NFL player and successful “power country” musician. Become a Fan Remove Fan. The more I listen to it, the better it gets. Listen to music by Kyle Turley on Apple Music. While living in New Orleans, Turley … | INDIE, "Kyle Turley Talks to Punching Kitty About Music and Brain Injuries", "Hank III Jams w/ Football’s Kyle Turley". Its all crap.”http://punchingkitty.com/2009/09/18/kyle-turley-talks-to-punching-kitty-about-music-and-brain-injuries/ - PunchingKitty.com, Well it’s Sunday, and I know a lot of you spend your Sunday’s with a brat in one hand and a foam finger over the other, eyes affixed to the boob tube. The games may change, but Kyle Turley doesn't. Apparently he met Hank III down in New Orleans a while back, and that led to hooking up at the AMA Nationals on Loretta Lynn’s Tennessee ranch in August. Find top songs and albums by Kyle Turley including Fortune and Pain, Another Whiskey and more. They're real. It’s what I want to do with the rest of my life and music will be a part of me forever.”. Former New Orleans Saints All-Pro lineman Kyle Turley is bringing his band to the Zephyr Field stage for a postgame concert on Saturday, May 14, when the Zephyrs face the Tacoma Rainiers at 6:00 p.m. As a senior, he was recognized as … He's the same guy who fights for injured and retired NFL players, the same guy who writes songs about the bad guys and the heroes. Catch Who's Bad: The World's #1 Michael Jackson Tribute Band … Turley used Hank III’s “Damn Band” as his own, and Hank III sat in on drums as well. )KT: The title of my album is ‘Anger Management’ ( they made me go to it after I threw that guy’s helmet) and I have alot to get off my chest from the crazy life I was able to live being in the NFL. 2 talking about this. On average Turley practices, about ten hours a week but is working with his schedule to improve this time. Turley spent his college years at San Diego State University where he played football from 1994- 1997. | INDIE, Kyle Turley was traded to the St. Louis Rams in March of 2003, which seemed to set in to motion a series of crazy crap for Turley: injuries, a battle with then head coach Mike Martz and then more injuries that resulted in him leaving the Rams and having a short stint with the cross-state Chiefs.What’s Turley up to now though? (Listen to the song, in its entirety below! Nashville, Tennessee, United States This album will appeal to both country and rock fans alike. After graduating Turley would like to be a middle or high school band director. Turley's first album, Anger Management, bears witness to those times. I won’t let it. Turley's passion for music began early in life, taking up the guitar at age 14. He doesn't know how to. He would prefer to stay local and teach somewhere in the Ohio Valley. Kyle Turley is rocking the country like no one else. Turley also shared some of his awards and accomplishments in his musical career so far. He's the guy who stands up for what he believes. His songs come from the passion he still feels for the game and its players; but it's more than just that. When you see Kyle Turley singing up on stage, you're seeing the skateboarder and surfer from Southern California and the NFL warrior who battled on the football field. He said “I’ve always had some musical influence between my dad and my great uncle. Kyle Turley is rocking the country like no one else.