Turning Point was an American

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band from

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that existed from 1988 to 1991. Their early releases had the sound of

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, with lyrics relating to social issues or being straight edge. The later material was a lot more

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-influenced, integrating more emotional lyrics, softer vocal delivery, and

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. This eventually led the way for other straight edge/hardcore bands to do so, such as

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and Falling Forward. Lead singer Skip Candelori and guitarist Jay Laughlin previously formed

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-based Pointless. Ken Flavell (drums) originally played drums with brother Chris Flavell in the early southern New Jersey hardcore band Failsafe. Nick Greif (bass) previously played bass in the late-1980s straight edge hardcore band Awareness. Candelori died in 2002 of an accidental drug overdose. In March 2016, it was announced that the band would perform at the This Is Hardcore festival in Philadelphia in August. Tim McMahon ( Mouthpiece),

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(

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) and Rob Fish (Release, Resurrection,

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) performed vocals for this appearance.

Members

* Frank "Skip" Candelori – lead vocals (1988–1991, died 2002) * Jay Laughlin – guitar (1988–1991, 2016) * Nick Greif – bass (1988–1991, 2016) * Ken Flavell – drums, percussion (1988–1991, 2016) * Steve Crudello – guitar (1988–1989)

Discography

;Studio albums *''It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn'' CD/LP/CS (1990, New Age Records) ;Extended plays *''Turning Point'' demo tape (1988, self-released) *''Turning Point'' 7-inch (1988, Hi-Impact Records) *''Turning Point/No Escape'' split 7-inch (1991, Temperance Records) ;Compilation albums *''The Few and the Proud'' CD (1995, Lost and Found Records) *''Turning Point 1988-1991'' CD/2LP (2000,

Jade Tree Records Jade Tree International, Inc. is an independent record label formed by Darren Walters and Tim Owen in 1990 in Wilmington, Delaware. History Origin (1987–1990) In 1987, Tim Owen and Darren Walters were introduced during a punk show in Washingt ...

) *''Behind This Wall: 1988–1991'' 12-inch (2021,

Revelation Records Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side, Chain of Strength, Sh ...

) ;Compilation appearances *''Rebuilding'' compilation 7-inch/CD (1990, Temperance Records) - "Broken" *''Forever'' 7-inch (1990, rate Records) - "Insecurity" *''Words to Live By, Words to Die For'' 7-inch (1990, New Age Records) - ''"My Turn to Win"''

Related bands (and shared members)

* 1200 – Jay Laughlin * Christ * Edgewise * Godspeed – Frank "Skip" Candelori, Jay Laughlin * Ignition * Lenola – Jay Laughlin * Like A Fox – Jay Laughlin * Memorial Day – Frank "Skip" Candelori * No Escape – Steve Crudello * Search – Ken Flavell * Seven Gone – Steve Crudello * Shadow Season – Jay Laughlin, Ken Flavel * Pointless – Frank "Skip" Candelori, Jay Laughlin * Fail Safe * Good Conduct * Awareness *

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– Steve Crudello * One Ton Shovel – Steven Crudello

References

External links

Jade Tree Profile
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