Bigsoulman Posted March 2, 2007 Posted March 2, 2007 A mate of mine told me some time ago that this soul guru is now driving trucks in the US for a living, how tragic that a talent like this should end up being a delivery man for a living, let's have a list of his great achievments, I would'nt know where to start Lenny
Lenny Harkins Posted March 2, 2007 Posted March 2, 2007 (edited) baritone sax player with an unmistakable style, producer and arranger. the idiots guide to buying a good soul record, if his names on it lenny, it will be there or there abouts.. heres one he produced. Edited March 2, 2007 by lenny h.
bozaboy Posted March 2, 2007 Posted March 2, 2007 That's spooky. I was thinking about him the other day (as you do!). I was also thinking, has Robert Banks ever been involved in a bad record, or H.B. Barnum or Jerry Ragavoy? or Chips Moman, the list is (almost) endless. Isn't it? Point is, he's a trucker now OK, but I wonder what todays automated production techniques would make of such an unparalled genius like him. Does he know that we know?
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Bigsoulman Posted March 2, 2007 Author Posted March 2, 2007 That's spooky. I was thinking about him the other day (as you do!). I was also thinking, has Robert Banks ever been involved in a bad record, or H.B. Barnum or Jerry Ragavoy? or Chips Moman, the list is (almost) endless. Isn't it? Point is, he's a trucker now OK, but I wonder what todays automated production techniques would make of such an unparalled genius like him. Does he know that we know? I'd hope so!, surely someone like Ady Croasdell or Dave Moore would be the best bet, also you can add Wylie/Hestor to the above list
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bozaboy Posted March 2, 2007 Posted March 2, 2007 Tell you what would be a cracking idea. Kent do a "Dave Hamilton" job on Mike, gotta be worth a double CD or a three volume set. I'd be bloody near the front of the queue to buy that, even if I'd got a load already on vinyl/CD. Add to list my own particular favorite, Jack Daniels (with or without Johnny Moore), purveyor(s) of the finest sounds that the Windy City has ever offered, bar none!
Lenny Harkins Posted March 2, 2007 Posted March 2, 2007 another cracker,,,white, but good enough for andrew mike terry good enough for me
Dave Rimmer Posted March 2, 2007 Posted March 2, 2007 Yes he does know about all those crazy English guys...... Click the link Mike Terry Interview
Rob Moss Posted March 2, 2007 Posted March 2, 2007 Mike was a long distance lorry driver for a short period in 1992 when he lived in Teaneck, New Jersey. He moved back to Detroit early in 1993 so that his wife, Liz, could be near her late mother. Despite a recent illness, he has been back in the studio with George Clinton and Pat Lewis, amongst others, doing what he does best.
Scallybob Posted March 2, 2007 Posted March 2, 2007 For me the sound of Detroit has Mike Terry on it. Where to start with his tunes? If I can work out how to do it I'll post the show me and Steve Connor did on Richard Searling's Jazz FM programme.
bozaboy Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Just read the MT interview from Dave R. Ladies and Gentlemen, we have touched the hem of God's garment. All our lives would have been so much more different had Mike Terry not been gifted to us. Thank you Mike.
Dave Moore Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 I'd hope so!, surely someone like Ady Croasdell or Dave Moore would be the best bet, also you can add Wylie/Hestor to the above list Mr Wylie is still around in Detroit although sadly not in the best of health. Hopefully some can update us on his wellbeing as there are regular visitors through there from UK and US. Tony Hestor is a quandry to me. Maybe someone on here knows where he is, if he's still around? Rob M? Dave T? Mike Terry - Huge contribution to rare soul, not just Detroit but much more far reaching. He features in The Pied Piper Story created by Eddie Hubbard in the next Issue of There's That Beat! (Out on Tuesday!) We're also hoping to feature his personal story in Issue #4. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com
Guest malayka Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 (edited) Mr Wylie is still around in Detroit although sadly not in the best of health. Hopefully some can update us on his wellbeing as there are regular visitors through there from UK and US. Tony Hestor is a quandry to me. Maybe someone on here knows where he is, if he's still around? Rob M? Dave T? Mike Terry - Huge contribution to rare soul, not just Detroit but much more far reaching. He features in The Pied Piper Story created by Eddie Hubbard in the next Issue of There's That Beat! (Out on Tuesday!) We're also hoping to feature his personal story in Issue #4. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com Sadly Tony Hestor, was shot coming out of a recording studio, back in the day. Popcorn, is all ways up and down with his health. He is on constant medication, so has good and bad days. He does get out on better days but his wieght means he has trouble with his hips amd knees. He has been working on some projects of late, which is good news. McKinley Jackson his old friend and production partner, along with Lamont Dozier in the Three Gemini's, is getting some work from time to time as well. Popcorn always speaks warmly of the people in the UK and always remembers his trips over here with great fondness. Dave T Edited March 3, 2007 by malayka
Crumb Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Tony Hestor is a quandry to me. Maybe someone on here knows where he is, if he's still around? Rob M? Dave T? Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com I thought he got shot in a robbery years ago
soulsalmon Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Mr Wylie is still around in Detroit although sadly not in the best of health. Hopefully some can update us on his wellbeing as there are regular visitors through there from UK and US. Tony Hestor is a quandry to me. Maybe someone on here knows where he is, if he's still around? Rob M? Dave T? Mike Terry - Huge contribution to rare soul, not just Detroit but much more far reaching. He features in The Pied Piper Story created by Eddie Hubbard in the next Issue of There's That Beat! (Out on Tuesday!) We're also hoping to feature his personal story in Issue #4. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com Dave was under the impression tony hestor died quite a while ago,dont know if this is true or not ,slightly off topic ,was working in burnley last week and drove past the mitre,semi derelict now,but brought back great memories,what street was the circ on? Salmon
Dave Moore Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Thanks guys. I'd heard the story of T Hestor being killed but never had it confirmed. Dave T - Thanks for the update on Popcorn. Seems at one stage half the records played at our house had their illustrious names on them somewhere! Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com
Dave Moore Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Dave was under the impression tony hestor died quite a while ago,dont know if this is true or not ,slightly off topic ,was working in burnley last week and drove past the mitre,semi derelict now,but brought back great memories,what street was the circ on? Salmon Hey Hey! Mitre was Pat Allen and Ray. Had a few good scoops up there at the time. The Circulation was on Oxford Road. Sean Caine and I started the nights there and then Ginger did the Allniters a few years later. If you're a local do you remember any of these.... Buff Club Barrowford Dickie Pinks British Legion The Talbot (Downstairs) Rosegrove Unity Lowerhouse Canteen Keighly Green WMC 110 Club Irish League (Nelson) Concorde (Inn Plaice) Happy Days!! Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.comn
Lenny Harkins Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 baritone sax player with an unmistakable style, producer and arranger. the idiots guide to buying a good soul record, if his names on it lenny, it will be there or there abouts.. heres one he produced. am i right in saying, mike terry is not to be mistaken for the geezer terry who has credits on carlena and the honeybees, who is actually jonny terry. please advise me. lenny
Rob Moss Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Correct -Johnny Terry worked with Just Brothers, Jack Montgomery etc. Mike played on many of those same records but usually had writing credits with Jack Ashford. There is more detail about Johnny T. in the article about the Just Brothers.
Lenny Harkins Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Correct -Johnny Terry worked with Just Brothers, Jack Montgomery etc. Mike played on many of those same records but usually had writing credits with Jack Ashford. There is more detail about Johnny T. in the article about the Just Brothers. cheers rob, its uncanny, for years i went thinking so many brilliant tunes from mike, when some of them were from this new geezer[ no disresprect] jonny is obviously a genius an all. lenny
Simon T Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 The Joe Hunter Band 1. Joe Hunter 2. James Jamerson 3. Hank Cosby 4. Benny Benjamin 5. Larry Veeder 6. Mike Terry
Dave Moore Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 am i right in saying, mike terry is not to be mistaken for the geezer terry who has credits on carlena and the honeybees, who is actually jonny terry. please advise me. lenny Hi Lenny, Rob did a great feature in the last issue of Theres That Beat! about the Just Brothers. He's done an equally great piece on the late great Emanuel Laskey in the upcoming Issue too. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub .com
Baz Atkinson Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Hi Lenny, Rob did a great feature in the last issue of Theres That Beat! about the Just Brothers. He's done an equally great piece on the late great Emanuel Laskey in the upcoming Issue too. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub .com AWESOME STUFF ,THE JUST BROTHERS READ IS ABSORBING FASCINATING STUFF,THE FLIP OF GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTON HAS MIKE TERRY ON THE PRODUCTION SIDE AND IS AWESOME,WHEN I THINK ABOUT DETROIT I THINK ABOUT MIKE TERRY,POPCORN,BRIDGES=KNIGHT-EATON ETC,ALSO DON MANCHA,GARRETT-LAMB-JACKSON,DON DAVIS,MELVIN DAVIS,CLYD WILSON WHO WAS ON THE CREDITS ON ALOT OF THE GROOVESVILLE STUFF ALONG WITH LE BARON TAYLOR.LETS NOT FORGET RONNIE SAVOY ALSO AND A GUY WHO PRODUCED ALOT OF THE EARLY GOLDEN WORLD STUFF ROB REECO. GREAT THEARD. BAZ A.
Guest fvr5000 Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Mike Terry passed away in the early 70's. cmb
Guest vinylvixen Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 Just read the MT interview from Dave R. Ladies and Gentlemen, we have touched the hem of God's garment. All our lives would have been so much more different had Mike Terry not been gifted to us. Thank you Mike. Couldn't agree more Mike Terry walks on water Jo
Dave Moore Posted March 4, 2007 Posted March 4, 2007 Mike Terry passed away in the early 70's. cmb Oh Dear!! People should really stop and think before pressing the button when posting about people passing. If you can't corroborate the info then please don't post. Many soulsters check the forums every now and then. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com
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