Will Turpin has been the bassist for Collective Soul for more than 30 years, where he has received ASCAP, BMI, and Billboard Music Awards, sold tens of millions of records, and has had tremendous chart success with multiple Top 100 hits and a few chart toppers. Will and Collective Soul continue to celebrate the release of their latest record, Vibrating, and are preparing to go back out on the road to play for all the fans.
In this interview, Will talks about everything from the latest Collective Soul release, Vibrating, to his gear, the bands he’s producing, the writing and recording process for Collective Soul, touring, his Woodstock ’99 experience, and more!
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
