Dale Turner
Biography
Dale Turner is an American trumpet player, best known for being a member of the American new wave band Oingo Boingo. Turner was a member of Oingo Boingo for the entire length of the band's existence, from 1972 to 1995. Although primarily playing trumpet, he also played trombone, guitar, percussion, and provided backing vocals for the band. According to former front man Danny Elfman in 1983, Turner "keeps an eye on us and makes sure that we don't get too far out of hand" and "he could spank every one of them [...]", with the exception of saxophonist Sam "Sluggo" Phipps. He has also performed with Garth Hudson, including a track on the Raging Bull soundtrack. Turner appeared with Oingo Boingo in the feature film Back to School, the film Urgh! A Music War, Longshot (1981), and in the videos for the albums The Best of Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet and Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheater, Halloween 1995.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Oingo Boingo Band Member
Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students, Thornton struggles to gain his son's respect, giving way to hilarious antics.
Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Himself, Head Served On A Plate, Man Playing Poker
A music video compilation was also released by A&M Records alongside the album. It contained (in order) music videos for "Stay" and "Just Another Day" from Dead Man's Party, "Gratitude" from So-Lo, "Little Girls" from Only a Lad, "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" from Good for Your Soul, and "Private Life" from Nothing to Fear.
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Self - Trumpet, Trombone
An MTV special featuring new wave band Oingo Boingo performing live at the Ritz rock club in New York City.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Filmed at Glen Helen Park in Devore, CA on May 18, 1983 between 2:40 and 3:40 PM.
Movie - 1987, 2h 15m • as HImself
Danny Elfman and Co.’s run of multi-night Halloween stands at Irivne Meadows from 1986 to 1991 were the stuff of legend. This film contains two full sets from October 30th and 31st, 1987.
Movie - 1996, 2h 15m • as Self
Oingo Boingo's Farewell Concert at the Universal Amphitheatre.