Comments on: Music and treatment saved my life

By: dave bryson

dave bryson — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:17:17 +0000

Dear Terry
I hope that you don’t mind me writing to you. I am aware that during the 1960′s my uncle Harold McNair played for you and as this would have been his 80th year, I am trying to put together any memories or photos that people may have of him.

I have listened and loved Harold’s music since I was in my teens and would like, if possible, to ask those people who knew and played with him to share any memories they have of Harold for me and my family. As a family, we have very little of Harold except some second hand albums that I have collected over the years and a couple of photos that my mother, his sister Daphne, has. It would be great if you have anything, memories or memorabilia, that you feel you could share with us, or even spare the time for a phone call.

Regards
Dave Bryson
Mobile 07737421657

By: Barrie Maskell

Barrie Maskell — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:23:32 +0000

Hi Terry, Sorry if this e-mail seems a bit trivial but I am trying to establish the year that I saw Pentangle at the Albert Hall. Any idea of the date? I believe it was in the late 60s. Apart from the great music, I remember it for two other reasons. Firstly, on leaving the venue I found that my car had been towed away by the police. Secondly, and I remember this distinctly, we were chatting to a lady sitting in the row in front of us – she told us proudly that she was, ” The drummer’s mother.”

Coincidentally, the previous message is from John Fiddy, who I believe attended the same school as myself, South Harringay Junior School, North London!

Kind regards,

Barrie Maskell

By: John Fiddy

John Fiddy — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:57:51 +0000

Hi Terry!,

Write me,

Luv,

John

Is it OK to put you on my emusos mailing list? Hawkshaw, Clem, Benbow et alia. If so send me your email address.

By: Nicky & Ian Bamford

Nicky & Ian Bamford — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:43:41 +0000

Hi Terry, taking you back to 1982, an unhappy time for you and you may or may not remember us, but Ian was an x-ray porter and I was one of your nurses during your stay in hospital – just to show that some strange goodness can come out of bad situations, we have just celebrated our 27th Wedding anniversary and our youngest sons 21st birthday at Fairports cropredy convention, where Jacqui McShee was performing. You played a big part in getting Ian & I together as I remember on those many trips to x-ray – so some clouds etc.,……. Very bestwishes, Nicky & ian.

By: Geoffrey Warner

Geoffrey Warner — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:22:23 +0000

Dear Terry,
You probably don’t remember me, but we were at Spring Gardens primary school in High Wycombe at the same time and actually sat next to each other in the same class at one time. We met up again when you had started learning the drums and you sat in with the jazz band at the RGS of which I was a member. The last time I saw you was in London some years later when I bumped into you in Piccadilly. You had already begun to make a name for yourself in the music business and, as I recall, you were wearing a very splendid overcoat!
I was so sorry to hear about your illness. I have a good friend who is bipolar so I have an idea of what it entails. I wish you and your family all the very best for the future. Above all, keep on playing.
Best wishes,
Geoffrey Warner
PS. By the way, did you ever come across the late Colin Purbrook, the jazz pianist? I met him at university and we played together once or twice. Like you, he was way, way above my standard.