[3] Turpin's father, Bill, opened Real 2 Reel Studios in nearby Jonesboro, Georgia in 1976.

[3] He performs bass on Collective Soul bandmate Ed Roland's unreleased solo album Anniversary,[6] and is featured in the music video for the track "Searching For.

[8] This five-track EP features collaborations from Collective Soul bandmates Ed Roland, Joel Kosche, and Ryan Hoyle; along with guitarist Peter Stroud.

[9] To promote the release, Turpin formed a band called the Way to back him at live performances.

The band originally featured Jason Fowler and Scott Davidson,[3] with Mark Wilson joining the lineup afterwards.

[10] On February 7, 2013, Turpin and the Way performed a Stageit concert held at Real 2 Reel Studios.