Tee Turner

Marvin Gaye Tribute
Listen to his music

Tee began his career in Charlotte, North Carolina singing gospel music. As a result of success in local events, he was encouraged to pursue his music in the Metropolitan Detroit area. Seen on local Detroit television shows as well as appearances at festivals, numerous clubs and corporate parties, it was no wonder that such national performers such as Percy Sledge, Clarence Carter, Chairman Of The Board, Kim Weston, Brenda Holloway and Boys II Men would soon be part of the ever-growing list of acts that would request his talents.
And talented he is - first and foremost as a superb vocalist ranging from the haunting qualities of Marvin Gaye and David Ruffin (perhaps from his overall love of Motown music) to the current trends of today's artists. In 1996, while performing with his group, The Headliners, he was introduced to the legendary Motown group, The Miracles. Soon the band's funky and Motown-like sounds were backing The Miracles on tour with Tee playing bass and singing background vocals. It wasn't long before Tee became the official fourth vocalist for The Miracles - a spot long held open by this group with the passing of original member Ronnie White.

Although bass is Tee's instrument of choice, he is equally adept on keyboard and percussion. An acoustic guitar made its way home to his studio where Tee records original music for his independent label - Hitline Records, resulting in his first CD, "Smooth Eyes". Tee also co-wrote the soundtrack to the recent movie "With Nobody".
Honing his craft has certainly paid off and the millennium has been a whirlwind of activity for Tee. His time is spent performing with The Miracles. He has also performed as one of the lead vocalists for Grammy award-winner Damon Harris's Temptations' Tribute - traveling from one corner of the plant to the other, much to the happiness of each and every audience.

After performing with Brenda Holloway and Kim Weston at the St. Louis Library Festival, an idea for a tribute to Motown great, Marvin Gaye began to formulate. Although many years passed, the idea never left and 2005 brought the idea to life. Having found the right blend of musicians and vocalists willing to undertake such a project, Tee has been able to bring back the sounds of one of the most revered singers of the Motown Era. From the early days of "Hitchhike" and "How Sweet It Is" and duets "It Takes Two" and "Your Precious Love" into the dark years of "What's Going On" and ending with "Sexual Healing", this tribute show covers the musical career of Marvin Gaye from start to finish.