Recorded Live At SXSW 2024 At The British Music Embassy.

Frank Turner kickstarted his musical journey as the frontman of post-hardcore outfit Million Dead, later transitioning to a predominantly acoustic solo career after the band's disbandment in 2005.

Throughout his solo career, Frank has launched nine studio albums, with his latest release, "FTHC," hitting the number 1 spot on the UK albums chart in 2022, just a week after its debut.

In the second instalment of a four-part special recorded at SXSW, we explore themes of pursuing one's dreams despite contrary opinions, resisting conformity, and confronting the challenges of addiction.

We discuss:
-Being sent to boarding school at 8 years old
-Securing a scholarship to Eton
-Picking up the guitar at 11 and forming a band
-Drawing inspiration from Joe Strummer and immersing in the Punk scene
-Engaging in band performances and touring
-Embarking on the first tour at the young age of 16
-Going to Cambridge University or never returning home again
-Navigating a journey marked by struggles with addiction
-Transitioning into the realm of Acoustic/Folk music
-Not being confined to one specific box

Chapters:
(00:00:00 ) The Start of a Folk Album Journey
(00:01:41 ) Reinventing and Sustaining Success
(00:03:29 ) Childhood in Hampshire
(00:05:14 ) Sent Away to Boarding School
(00:06:47 ) Privatized Education and Elite Schools
(00:08:20 ) Boarding School Experience and Punk Influence
(00:10:02 ) Discovering the Punk Scene
(00:11:30 ) The Class Stratification in the UK Music Industry
(00:12:59 ) Following My Own Path
(00:14:36 ) Discovering Iron Maiden
(00:16:08 ) Discovered Punk Music
(00:17:40 ) Hardcore Bands and Underground Shows
(00:19:11 ) Punk and the Straight Edge Movement
(00:20:38 ) Pursuing a Career in the Music Industry
(00:22:09 ) Estranged relationship with father
(00:23:53 ) Beginnings with Drugs
(00:25:26 ) The North London Music Scene
(00:26:55 ) Struggling with a Work-Life Balance
(00:28:19 ) The Nihilistic Period
(00:29:51 ) My Musical Journey
(00:31:30 ) Transition to Folk Music
(00:33:06 ) Following an Artistic Imperative
(00:34:35 ) Encouraging Artistic Experimentation
(00:36:10 ) Ambition and Success in the Music Industry
(00:37:35 ) Frustrating Times and Handling Success
(00:39:00 ) Doing Things My Way
(00:40:27 ) A Poem: Finding Inspiration and Filling Empty Rooms

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