Terry Callier
American jazz, soul and folk guitarist and singer-songwriter
Terrence O. Callier, known as Terry Callier (May 24, 1945 – October 28, 2012) was an American jazz, soul and folk guitarist and singer-songwriter.[2]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Terrence O. Callier[1] |
| Born | May 24, 1945 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 2012 (aged 67) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk, jazz, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, computer programmer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1962–1983, 1991–2012 |
Callier was born in the North Side of Chicago, Illinois, on May 24, 1945, and was raised in Cabrini-Green, a Chicago neighborhood.
He performered songs such as "Occasional Rain" (1972), "What Color Is Love" (1973), and "I Just Can't Help Myself" (1974). He also played with George Benson, Gil Scott-Heron and others. He signed a contract with Elektra Records, releasing the albums Fire On Ice (1977) and Turn You to Love (1978).
Callier died in Chicago on October 28, 2012 from cancer, aged 67.[3]
References
change- ↑ "BMI songwriter records". Archived from the original on 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
- ↑ "Terry Callier Passes Away : MundoVibe | World Music & Visual Culture | Download Free Music". MundoVibe. 1945-05-24. Archived from the original on 2012-10-31. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ↑ "Terry Callier, Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 67". Retrieved 31 October 2012.
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