‘Voice of Legends’ coming to Clanton

Published 6:13 pm Monday, February 9, 2015

Terry Turner, "the Voice of Legends," will be bringing a one-man musical show that looks to entertain fans of various genres of music to Clanton Feb. 14.

Terry Turner, “the Voice of Legends,” will be bringing a one-man musical show that looks to entertain fans of various genres of music to Clanton Feb. 14.

Residents of Chilton County will have a chance to hear some of their favorite musical acts on Valentine’s Day—all in one place.

Terry Turner, “the Voice of Legends,” will be bringing a one-man musical show that looks to entertain fans of various genres of music.

Turner is an impressionist artist who can do 46 different voices, including the likes of Elvis Presley, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis and Willie Nelson, and will bring of those voices in concert at Elizabeth Hall.

“I’ve always had the ability to mimic,” Turner said. “It’s my nature to kid around.”

Turner started out as a Elvis tribute artist in 1971, but said he discovered an ability to perform as other voices, almost by accident.

“During soundcheck, I’d just kind of (have) fun,” he said. “It turned into a serious thing.”

Turner has been a feature performer in venues such as the Aladdin and Riviera hotels in Las Vegas, the MGM Grand in Reno, as well as events in Cape Cod, Mass. and Atlantic City, N.J., among others, as well as served as the 2013 Alabama Ambassador for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

Turner said the idea to incorporate the other voices into his show came from his manager, and said he began to work other famous voices into his set.

“I do Roy Orbison, Chubby Checker and Frankkie Valli,” he said. “Usually I’ll shift from Willie Nelson to Conway Twitty. I’ll do Dean Martin then Jerry Lewis. It’s always a good time.”

Turner said the show was broken down into two segments. The first features multiple characters and impersonations, ending in a tribute to Tom Jones, while the second segment features Turner performing solely as Elvis.

Turner said that more than anything, he hoped to provide the audience a chance to enjoy a good time and enjoy acts that are no longer able to be seen live.

“A lot of (artists) aren’t with us anymore,” he said. “It brings these folks back.”

Turner also said he hoped that people enjoyed the show.

“All I do is change a jacket,” he said. “But people say they can see the person. It’s a lot of fun. I definitely would encourage people to come out if they just want to have fun. I think they’ll enjoy it.”

The cost of the concert is $25 for reserved seating, which must be paid in advance of the show. General admission is $20, and doors at Elizabeth Hall, located at 619 2nd Ave. N., will open at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact 205-567-2556, or visit Turner’s website at tcbshows.com.