I'm sad to have to report the passing of Steve Turner, the long-time business manager for Russell Thompkins Jr & The New Stylistics this past Saturday. Those of you whom have met Russell & the gang have more likely than not met Steve as well.

I feel this because Steve could always be seen behind the scenes & was just as kind to me as Russell & the Stylistics crew have been & it's been that way since day one. Also when I went to see Russell & the gang a few weeks back, the 1st person who greeted me & my grandson was none other than Steve.

I extend my sincerest condolences to Russell & the entire New Stylistics camp & to Steve's mother Mary, who is extremely well-known in Philly, having been a radio personality for the stations WWDB-am, WCAU, with the vast majority of her more than 50 year career being spent at WHAT.

Steve Turner - R.I.P.