Terry Reid

Terry Reid, (born November 13, 1949), is a singer and guitarist noted for his soulful voice in the same vein as contemporaries Paul Rodgers and Rod Stewart. His guitar pl

Terry Reid, (born November 13, 1949), is a singer and guitarist noted for his soulful voice in the same vein as contemporaries Paul Rodgers and Rod Stewart. His guitar playing on his signature Fender Telecaster, is both delicate and economical.

Reid was born in Huntingdon, England. After leaving school at the age of 15, he joined Peter Jay's Jaywalkers primarily for his guitar playing, after being spotted by the band's drummer, Peter Jay. At the time Reid was playing for a local band, The Redbeats. His public profile was enhanced in 1966 when The Jaywalkers were named as a support act for The Rolling Stones for their Albert Hall concert. Graham Nash of The Hollies became friends with Reid at that concert and suggested The Jaywalkers sign up with Columbia Records to record with producer John Burgess. Their first single, the soul inspired "The Hand Don't Fit the Glove" was a minor hit in 1967 but by then The Jaywalkers had already decided to split. Reid came to the attention of hits producer Mickie Most and Most became his manager. His first single with Most, "Better By Far" became a radio favourite but the album, Bang Bang, You're Terry Reid, was not a commercial success. Then followed a 1968 tour of the United States with Cream, which did much to gain Reid a loyal following. His final performance of the tour at the Miami Pop Festival garnering positive reviews from the music press. In 1969, Terry supported various British tours, notably Jethro Tull and Fleetwood Mac.