Terry Callier
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| Terry Callier | |
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 Callier in August 2007 |
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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 |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, computer programmer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1962–1983, 1991–2012 |
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]
Callier was born in the North Side of Chicago, Illinois, on May 24, 1945, and was raised in Cabrini–Green.
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
- ↑ "Terry Callier Passes Away : MundoVibe | World Music & Visual Culture | Download Free Music". MundoVibe. 1945-05-24. http://mundovibe.com/terry-callier-passes-away/. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ↑ "Terry Callier, Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 67". http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/31/arts/music/terry-callier-singer-and-songwriter-dies-at-67.html. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
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