Terry Callier

Terry Callier
Callier in August 2007
Callier in August 2007
Background information
Birth nameTerrence O. Callier[1]
Born(1945-05-24)May 24, 1945
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedOctober 28, 2012(2012-10-28) (aged 67)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresFolk, jazz, soul
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, computer programmer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano
Years active1962–1983, 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, 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

  1. ↑ "BMI songwriter records". Archived from the original on 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Terry Callier, Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 67". Retrieved 31 October 2012.

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