The Temptations current bassist, Kerry Turman, dies after performance
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Kerry Turman, a longtime bassist for The Temptations, died after a performance in Missouri. He was 59.
The coroner in Cape Girardeau County said Turman was found dead at a local hotel early Sunday, shortly after performing Saturday night in Cape Girardeau.
The vocal group is currently touring with the Beach Boys.
Turman had performed with The Temptations since the 1980s.
Coroner John Clifton said an initial autopsy indicates Turman died of natural causes.
The full autopsy report won’t be available for several weeks.
The group announced Turman’s death on its Facebook and Twitter accounts, saying: “The Temptations lost a dear member of our family. ... Rest In Peace, much love, much respect.”
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Kerry Turman, a longtime bassist for The Temptations, died after a performance in Missouri. He was 59.
The coroner in Cape Girardeau County said Turman was found dead at a local hotel early Sunday, shortly after performing Saturday night in Cape Girardeau.
The vocal group is currently touring with the Beach Boys.
Turman had performed with The Temptations since the 1980s.
Coroner John Clifton said an initial autopsy indicates Turman died of natural causes.
The full autopsy report won’t be available for several weeks.
The group announced Turman’s death on its Facebook and Twitter accounts, saying: “The Temptations lost a dear member of our family. ... Rest In Peace, much love, much respect.”
