Terry's Discography

Terry Clemson is the singer and guitarist in the band.
He has been a professional musician since he was 17. In the early sixties he was a member of the internationally renowned Downliners Sect, a progressive Rhythm'n'Blues band who achieved cult status in the UK, rivalling the Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds ( Terry was known then as Terry Gibson ). They had several hits in Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. They even knocked the Beatles off the number 1 spot in the charts in Sweden with 'Little Egypt'.

After leaving the Sect, he toured with Motown artist Edwin Starr, and also played for the fabulous Temptations at London's famous club, The Scotch of St.James.

However, although successful in the Rhythm'n'Blues field, Terry yearned to return to his true love of 50's Rock'n'Roll.

In the late 60's and early 70's Terry worked with several of the major stars. He played lead guitar for the Houseshakers, and they backed Gene Vincent on his last tours of the UK and Europe, and also did radio and recording sessions with him.

More on the connection with Gene Vincent

 

Terry has played guitar for his heroes Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley at Wembley in 1972. In fact, Terry can claim to be the first guitarist ever to play at a rock concert at Wembley Stadium, even before such greats as Eric Clapton played there! There is a movie of this concert which has been shown at cinemas all over the world, and more recently it's been seen on TV.
In 1973 Terry formed the Hellraisers, who recorded for Contour and Charly Records.
 

 

In 1976 Hank Mizell stormed the charts with Jungle Rock, and Terry played for him on his UK tour, and also produced and played on Hank's UK-recorded LP.

 

By the early 80's Terry was on the road again as lead guitarist with Johnny and the Hurricanes, touring extensively in the UK and Europe.

Another pic of just Terry & Johnny

 

He's worked with many artists on the British Rockin' scene, including Heinz, Tommy Bruce, Wee Willie Harris, Billie Davis, and the great Screaming Lord Sutch

 

He was also an honorary member of the Wild Angels, one of Britain's finest Rock'n'Roll bands. Although Terry could not always join them because of other commitments, Bill Kingston would always ask Terry to tour with them, and Bill and Terry are great friends to this day.
 

Thanks to the late, great Screaming Lord (David) Sutch for these notes.