Just had a call from a mate in Detroit informing me that Mike Terry as sadly passed away . another legend gone but will never be forgotten . R I P Mike .

  Hitsville Chalky said:

Just had a call from a mate in Detroit informing me that Mike Terry as sadly passed away . another legend gone but will never be forgotten . R I P Mike .

More bad news! R.I.P. Mike

Andy.

Shit, been a bad year with the loss of so many great Detroit men. In fact over the last couple, some of the greatest have gone.

Mike Terry, Richard Wylie, Norman Whitfield, Levi Stubbs, Joe Hunter

  Hitsville Chalky said:

Just had a call from a mate in Detroit informing me that Mike Terry as sadly passed away . another legend gone but will never be forgotten . R I P Mike .

Thats just the saddest thing ever , my all time Soul hero gone .He was just the biggest influence on our Northern Soul listening pleasure , from The Showstoppers to Margaret Little , every record he played on or produced was touched by magic , i'm gutted beyond belief .RIP Mike . Best,Eddie

Must have been a premonition, I was blasting out "Bari Track" only an hour ago, what a genius that guy was, RIP Mike

VERY SAD NEWS,YET ANOTHER GREAT FELLOW,RIP

Oh no,,,,Whitfield, Stubbs and now Mike Terry....what a sad year....

Very Sad News Indeed

R.I.P. Mike Terry

Another Legend Gone.

shit, just finishes off a wankey week.

R.I.P. Mr Terry

Sad day indeed

Ken

oh my god, another soul legend passes, fantastic talent, R.I.P MIKE TERRY

  Pete S said:

Must have been a premonition, I was blasting out "Bari Track" only an hour ago, what a genius that guy was, RIP Mike

Cant believe that buddy. Ive just listened to Bari Track not 2 mins ago and thought I,ll log on soul source and see whats going on. FECK ME, Im gutted to say the least, he to me was everything Detroit stood for. Im going to blast Bari Track again and think about the guy and how many tunes he was involved with. Mike Terry I salute you. The heavens will be hearing that burping sax tonight thats for sure.

RIP Mike.

That's some outfit from the Motor City they're putting together up there now.

Gigantic talent ,everything really,will post alot of his stuff up when i get laptop back,very sad indeed.

BAZ A

  Hitsville Chalky said:

Just had a call from a mate in Detroit informing me that Mike Terry as sadly passed away . another legend gone but will never be forgotten . R I P Mike .

Just playing the soundclip of Bari track, still sounds brilliant. Sad day, but what a legacy all these guys have left us.

Edited October 31, 200816 yr by binsy

As Eddie says a massive influence on the scene with his involvement in one capacity or other on so many great records. Like popcorn Mike is a true great and a legend.

Gilly told me the last time I saw him that Mike was unwell and things weren't looking too good

Edited October 31, 200816 yr by chalky

We just dont know what hand youv'e been dealt..do we! Mind you thats some big big party up there now........ Rest with the best Mike.

Amen

Edited November 1, 200816 yr by philly

Another legend gone, how dreadful. RIP Mike and thanks so much for the pleasure you've given us all on a quite staggering amount of material. Sleep easy.

Rich

Another legend lost to us.

I'm sure that sax playing will be wowing them all upstairs.

An indescribable talent.

RIP

sorry a bit dumbstruck .................................... strong drink is needed...

Another sad loss,RIP Mr Mike Terry.......

Dave f............

what a sad day for SOUL Music that is

Awful year in that perspective, thats for sure.

Marc

GUTTED R.I.P. HOPE SOME ONE PAY'S A TRIBUTE TO HIM, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN

Mike Terry, Richard Wylie & Norman Whitfield - those angels must be dancing to some fine tunes indeed.

God bless Mr Terry - people with your talent pass this way only once.

The list unfortuately just gets longer and longer....i know this may sound cringey...but records like Bari track etc...really did form a comfortable base for my troubled teenage years...records like those represented somewhere i could escape too....and for that alone...i am truly grateful...RIP...Del

Real bad news....been playing a few of his tunes in memory of him, they all still sound as fresh as the first time I heard them. Really sad news, along with the other greats that we`ve lost this year.

I for one am grateful to have been introduced to his work.

Sad news. Condolances to his wife, family and friends. Wished I'd been able to meet him and shake his hand and tell him how much I have used his music to lift me through sad times and rejoice through good times. It's like losing a great and wise friend. I for one will be cracking a can tonight and toasting the maestro. His music will live on in my heart and on my record player.

Mr Terry RIP.

Kev

Very sad.

Mike was a real gentleman.

He became a Millbrand client in 2005. I'm proud to publish some of his songs in the EU.

Rest in peace.

Paul

a very sad loss of a man who changed peoples lives with his music, but we will never forget the gift he gave us, rest in soulful peace mike terry

a sad loss.. a sad couple of months eh?

Once again and moreso once more too often, we lose another gifted person who has enlightened us if only musically.....I truly hope there is an afterlife.....as in the next perhaps I'll have the chance to tell them all how good they really were.... or hopefully are......Keep blowing that sax Mike .....Respectfully...wilxy

Andrew "Mike" Terry. "I'll Never Forget You" (O'jays)..... They didnt come much better then this.

From Texas to Detroit. Yet another soul legend has left us. But like so many before, he left us all the more enriched for hearing his musical presence. Privaliged we are. The "Bari" lives on.

God bless him

steve

  Soul-Integrity said:

Andrew "Mike" Terry. "I'll Never Forget You" (O'jays)..... They didnt come much better then this.

From Texas to Detroit. Yet another soul legend has left us. But like so many before, he left us all the more enriched for hearing his musical presence. Privaliged we are. The "Bari" lives on.

God bless him

steve

Yes, very much he enriched our lives with his music.

RIP Mike Terry

Suz

x

Levi Stubbs and Mike Terry gone in a fortnight. I guess we're getting old.

Gonna play Bari Track now and maybe have a blub.

RIP

[quote name='Eddie Hubbard'

Thats just the saddest thing ever , my all time Soul hero gone .He was just the biggest influence on our Northern Soul listening pleasure , from The Showstoppers to Margaret Little , every record he played on or produced was touched by magic , i'm gutted beyond belief .RIP Mike . Best,Eddie

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Thats said from the Heart Eddie i,m with you Mike Terry gave so many people over the years great pleasure

with his beautiful music like you he was my hero and a soul like that can never be replaced ..

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.........

My thoughts & prayers are with Mikes family & close friends.

Love, Peace & Happiness

Ian Cunliffe...

Dave told me the bad news earlier today. Gutted just like everyone else on here. I just feel very very lucky and privileged to have been able to talk to him on the phone and do interviews with him. His story in issue #4 of TTB! was a massive personal achievement for me. I was so proud putting that together.

We stayed in touch regularly after that and sometimes he would just call and check in with me. Those little phone calls were massive to me and I'll never forget them. It's a shame he never got to put out the project he was working on with Willie Jones and Fred Bridges. I would have loved to hear it.

It seriously blows my mind about how massive and impressive his CV really was. The quality was trememndous, too. So humble about it all, too. Gracious for the support and compliments, too. He's like one of the Gods to us and was so nice about it all. Really wonderful guy. I'm sure Rob Moss will agree since he got to know him quite a bit better than me.

I'm about to spin some records up in Baltimore at a soul night and you better believe I'll be celebrating his 45s loud and proud!

Rest in peace "Lil Funk"

Your friend,

Jason

bollox again :-( RIP

and thanks for the music...

Edited November 1, 200816 yr by Dave Abbott

  Dave Abbott said:

bollox again :-( RIP

and thanks for the music...

To reiterate the statement by Rob Moss .......

" Over 50 non - Motown records featuring Mike Terry's baritone saxophone that must be heard before expiration - and there are plenty more "

'

Set my heart at ease' - Mikki Farrow

'Sweet sherry'/'Hole in the wall' - J.J. Barnes

'I must love you' - Melvin Davis

'Girls are out to get you' - The Fascinations

'Our love (is in the pocket)' - Darrel Banks/J.J. Barnes

'What can I do' - Lorraine Chandler

'The horse' - Cliff Nobles and Company

'SOS (Stop her on sight)' - Edwin Starr

'Cool jerk' - The Capitols

'Girl across the street' - Moses Smith

'Dearly beloved'/'Baby baby take a chance on me' - Jack Montgomery

'Peace loving man'/'Don't lead me on baby' - Emanuel Laskey

'Can't stop looking for my baby' - Fantastic Four

'Ain't nothing but a house party' - Showstoppers

'Exus trek'/'If it's all the same to you babe' - Luther Ingram

'Open the door to your heart' - Darrel Banks

'Loving you takes all of my time' - Debonaires

'Looking for a woman' - Brooks Brothers

'I have faith in you' - Edwin Starr/Doni Burdick

'Bari track'/'I miss by baby'/'Hit and run'/'Holding hands' - Rose Battiste

'Mr. Big Shot'/'I can take care of myself' - Gene Chandler

'Sweeter than the day before' - Valentinos

'Head and shoulders' - Patti Young/ 'Merry go round' - Tommy Frontera

'Say it isn't so' - Betty Boo

'Heart trouble' - Parliaments

'Frantic escape' - Innocent Bystanders

'Headline news'/'Backstreet'/'Agent double O soul'/'You're my mellow' - Edwin Starr

'Put a dime on D9' - Rotations/ 'Bobby is my baby' - Barbara Mason

'Carlena' - Just Brothers

'Honey boy' - Nella Dodds

'Goin' to a happening' - Tommy Neal / 'Spaceland' - Tony Hestor

'Not a chance in a million' - Jock Mitchell

'Hit and run' - Rose Battiste

'I can't hide it' - Appreciations

'She's wanted (in three States)' - Larry Clinton

'Savin' my love for you' - Peoples Choice

' Love look in her eyes' - Falcons

'If you ever walk out of my life' - Dena Barnes

Quick change artist' - Soul Twins

'Watch yourself'/'Just can't leave you' - Tony Hestor

'Love finds a way' - Margaret Little

'(This is a) groovy generation' / 'Sweet things' - Billy Kennedy

'To win your heart' / 'Festival time' - Laura Lee

'Nothin' no sweeter than love' - Carl Carlton

'Make a change' - Johnny Rogers

'Baby boy' Ja Neen Henry

'Can't you see (you're losing me)' - Mary Wells

'I'll never forget you' - O'Jays

'Oooh boy' - Adorables

'That's what you do to me' - Deon Jackson

Thank you Sir for your contribution ........

Malc Burton

Edited November 1, 200816 yr by Malc Burton

So Sad, Mike Terry he's up there with the big ones RIP

My heart is hurting.

A truly amazing talent! Thank you for the tunes Mr. Terry. R.I.P.

What very sad news for the soul scene, MR TERRY will be sadly missed.

MR TERRY R.I.P.

thenogger

ANOTHER HERO OF MINE GONE SAD NEWS INDEED.

nothing to add to above, as mike wilxes says " keep blowing that horn" ................. dont be sad ,....... be glad we knew about him and his music..........ezzie

I was just having a cry at the news that one of my favourite men, Studs Terkel, has died and now this. What with Levi, Popcorn, Norman Whitfield and Dee Dee all gone recently.......what a terrible year

RIP Mr. Terry

I don't usually cry much, but I've just been welling up again reading Rob Moss's lovely tribute. I'm glad it's raining outside, it suits the occasion.

Edited November 1, 200816 yr by mrs norman maine

So sad to hear that this Pied Piper has played his last tune such a sad loss along with all the other greats.

R.I.P. Mike Terry.

cheers Ralph

Hope Dave Rimmer Don't mind me posting this link , a great interview with Mike Terry and Bill Randle , Bill became close friends with Mike and telling me some great story's of the great man that he was .

https://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/inter2.htm

  ezzie brown said:

nothing to add to above, as mike wilxes says " keep blowing that horn" ................. dont be sad ,....... be glad we knew about him and his music..........ezzie

yes be glad we knew about his music,well said.

no 1 in my book

kev

  Malc Burton said:

To reiterate the statement by Rob Moss .......

" Over 50 non - Motown records featuring Mike Terry's baritone saxophone that must be heard before expiration - and there are plenty more "

'

Set my heart at ease' - Mikki Farrow

'Sweet sherry'/'Hole in the wall' - J.J. Barnes

'I must love you' - Melvin Davis

'Girls are out to get you' - The Fascinations

'Our love (is in the pocket)' - Darrel Banks/J.J. Barnes

'What can I do' - Lorraine Chandler

'The horse' - Cliff Nobles and Company

'SOS (Stop her on sight)' - Edwin Starr

'Cool jerk' - The Capitols

'Girl across the street' - Moses Smith

'Dearly beloved'/'Baby baby take a chance on me' - Jack Montgomery

'Peace loving man'/'Don't lead me on baby' - Emanuel Laskey

'Can't stop looking for my baby' - Fantastic Four

'Ain't nothing but a house party' - Showstoppers

'Exus trek'/'If it's all the same to you babe' - Luther Ingram

'Open the door to your heart' - Darrel Banks

'Loving you takes all of my time' - Debonaires

'Looking for a woman' - Brooks Brothers

'I have faith in you' - Edwin Starr/Doni Burdick

'Bari track'/'I miss by baby'/'Hit and run'/'Holding hands' - Rose Battiste

'Mr. Big Shot'/'I can take care of myself' - Gene Chandler

'Sweeter than the day before' - Valentinos

'Head and shoulders' - Patti Young/ 'Merry go round' - Tommy Frontera

'Say it isn't so' - Betty Boo

'Heart trouble' - Parliaments

'Frantic escape' - Innocent Bystanders

'Headline news'/'Backstreet'/'Agent double O soul'/'You're my mellow' - Edwin Starr

'Put a dime on D9' - Rotations/ 'Bobby is my baby' - Barbara Mason

'Carlena' - Just Brothers

'Honey boy' - Nella Dodds

'Goin' to a happening' - Tommy Neal / 'Spaceland' - Tony Hestor

'Not a chance in a million' - Jock Mitchell

'Hit and run' - Rose Battiste

'I can't hide it' - Appreciations

'She's wanted (in three States)' - Larry Clinton

'Savin' my love for you' - Peoples Choice

' Love look in her eyes' - Falcons

'If you ever walk out of my life' - Dena Barnes

Quick change artist' - Soul Twins

'Watch yourself'/'Just can't leave you' - Tony Hestor

'Love finds a way' - Margaret Little

'(This is a) groovy generation' / 'Sweet things' - Billy Kennedy

'To win your heart' / 'Festival time' - Laura Lee

'Nothin' no sweeter than love' - Carl Carlton

'Make a change' - Johnny Rogers

'Baby boy' Ja Neen Henry

'Can't you see (you're losing me)' - Mary Wells

'I'll never forget you' - O'Jays

'Oooh boy' - Adorables

'That's what you do to me' - Deon Jackson

Thank you Sir for your contribution ........

Malc Burton

feck me! that's a great two hr spot someone could do, with those records alone.just played bari track,the hairs on my neck and still up. what a talent,sadly missed. condolences to friends and family.his music will live on and on and on... r.i.p. mike and thanks for a wonderful legacy of music.maybe this could be another thread, but how far in front were these guys with their music? we're still digging it 40 yrs later! just a thought. p.s. i wish my wife could blow like that!

  SoulKev said:

yes be glad we knew about his music,well said.

no 1 in my book

kev

Just a few from this amazing musician. I know the list is endless but.....

Hats off to you Mr Terry

Just wondering what sort of tribute we could offer,

and realising we don't have too.

The musical legacy is tribute enough

R.I.P

Tony