Flash Terry (June 17, 1934 – March 18, 2004)[1] was an American guitarist and singer. Terry was notably instrumental in the birth of blues and blues rock in the state of Oklahoma.[2]

He was born Verbie Gene Terry in Inola, Oklahoma, United States.[1] Terry was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1994.[3] He most notably recorded "Enough Troubles of My Own".[1] He was the older brother of fellow musician Wiley Terry, who co-wrote and sang the 1964 hit, "Follow the Leader".[4][5]

In the wake of his death, at the age of 69, following a stroke in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in March 2004, a band member Kevin Phariss, rebuilt the group.[1][6]

Quilt made by Constance Spotts with T-Shirts actually worn by Flash Terry for his son Dustin Morris
Quilt made by Constance Spotts with T-Shirts actually worn by Flash Terry for his son Dustin Morris

References

  1. ^ a b c d "The Dead Rock Stars Club : 2004 January To June". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
  2. ^ "History of Blues in Oklahoma". Digital.library.okstate.edu.
  3. ^ "Oklahoma Hall of Fame". Oklahomamusichalloffame.com.
  4. ^ "Wiley Terry - Follow The Leader Pt. 1". 45cat.com. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  5. ^ Eagle, Bob L.; LeBlanc, Eric S. (1 May 2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. ABC-CLIO. p. 360. ISBN 9780313344244. Retrieved 10 May 2021 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "The Kevin Phariss Band". Digital.library.okstate.edu.

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