The Turning Point

L to R: Gene Golden, Bobby Daniels, Steve Glassmeyer

A R&B Group started in 1972 and worked Nashville nightclubs until Feb. 1976 when the members began service in a band for Kenny Rogers.

History

Pulling from several musical traditions, this trio included a singing drummer from a soul/R&B and doo-wop background, a vocalist/organist from the early 60s Nashville combo scene, and a multi-instrumentalist from Clarksville.

Prior to moving to Nashville, drummer and vocalist Bobby Daniels toured with the Drifters, famous for "Under the Boardwalk" and "Broadway." After moving here, he met Gene Golden and Steve Glassmeyer to form the R&B trio. With Kenny Rogers, Bobby was also the bandleader. Bobby Daniels later co-wrote and produced the “Superbowl Shuffle” for the Chicago Bears and worked for Project Return in Nashville. According to his Facebook, "in 2004, he became a thespian and immediately began working in film, commercials and on stage. Performance Credits include feature films, Billy: The Early Years, Elizabethtown, The Second Chance, Work and the Glory III, 16 short film, 25 stage productions, and a variety of music videos. In addition to his film credits and theatrical performances, he has served as announcer for such star-studded events as the Country Music Association’s 2006 production of “Broadway Meets Country” Nashville. He has studied acting with jeff obafemi carr, founding artistic director of Nashville’s Amun Ra Theatre, studied scene techniques at Watkins Film Institute, and has worked with Arita Trahan."

Hailing from Clarksville, Steve Glassmeyer was a business graduate of Austin Peay and toured with singing legend Phil Harrison. Steve co-wrote Kenny’s hit “Love or Something Like it ” in 1978 and worked with Kenny Rogers for over three decades. Other cowriting credits include “As Good is My Witness” (with Warren Hartman), and “Starting Again”. Kenny, Steve and Warren also co-wrote a musical with Kelly Junkerman entitled The Toy Shoppe, which has been performed by Alan Thicke and Barry Williams ("Greg Brady") among others. His booking website reads: "An arranger, multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter who has also been a member of the Kansas City Blues Band.  Instruments in his arsenal include flute, guitar, keyboards, mandolin and saxophone."

Gene Golden began his professional music career in Nashville in the 1960s as a member of The Squires. Later he took over from the singer Robert Knight when he joined The Fairlanes in 1966 as a vocalist and organist.  He then became a member of the variety band The Graduates. He won an Emmy for a TV Theme, co-wrote a Cleo winning commercial for the Special Olympics, and did independent production work. He passed away April 24, 2021.

The group recorded several hit albums with K.R. over the years. Once they became the backing band for Kenny Rogers, the trio grew to seven pieces and became known as "Bloodline."

Members

Gene Golden, Hammond B3, Elec. Piano and Vocals

Bobby Daniels, Drums and Vocals

Steve Glassmeyer, Electric Piano and Vocals

External references

https://nashlinks.com/rock-combos-of-nashville-1970s/

Ludington Daily News, Oct 24, 1984

https://www.facebook.com/bobbo333/about_details

https://www.feenotes.com/database/artists/glassmeyer-steve-1950-present/

https://www.feenotes.com/database/artists/golden-gene/

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/old-hickory-tn/eugene-golden-10167078