Terry

[Jenney]

I got a phone call at midnight tonight. Terry was taken off life support today after sufffering a stroke 10 days ago, and passed away.

Terrible, terrible news.

The end of an era.

They will still continue on though, and expect to still go out in a couple of weeks.

[Islandgirl1]

OMG! I was not prepared to hear this news. I have tears in my eyes. As you said Jenney, the end of an era. RIP Terry.

[Scott Mac]

Sad, sad news. I cannot imagine a Lightfoot concert without Terry.

[byKimberly]

I wish it wasn't true. Sad, so sad.
I will miss him.
Tears...

[brink-]

Shit! Poor Terry, he was so young still.

[R1zbear]

Sad, sad news

[Moosedog]

Incredibly sad. Terry will be missed by so many. :(

[Yuri]

Speechless.....I'm devastated.

[formerlylavender]

OMG such bad news. Can't believe it...I'm in shock. Feel so badly for everyone...

[spocksbrain]

I am also in shock. He was a very talented and underrated guitarist. At the same time there never was a more gracious person. I will always treasure the autographs I have. I must admit that I wept at the news. I have always loved the way he played everything.

[Melissa]

I am so very sorry to hear this terrible news. Poor Terry. He was an awesome picker and will be sorely missed by many, many people. I cannot imagine that empty spot on the right side of the stage. That is going to be very hard to see.

Melissa

[brink-]

Terry always spoke so highly of Roz and was so proud of his girls. I hope they know how he treasured them.

[peterpeter]

Very sad news indeed. Key contributor to the Lightfoot sound for more than 40 years.
Terry will be nigh impossible to replace and I feel that 2011 will be the last year of GL going on tour.
A sad consequence.
Peter

[peterpeter]

http://www.felderfans.com/2010/12/where-are-they-now-rick-haynes-terry-clements/

[joveski]

i thought this was another spam thread at first. sad news indeed. some of his solos made the Lightfoot sound, especially from the mid 70s to early 80s. R.I.P

[charlene]

Sad, sad news. Terry was always so great to talk with and as Brink says he was so proud of his girls.
I think that as long as GL feels he wants to still tour that arrangements will be made to do so for this year (50+ dates are already booked) and onward.
It's very sad.

[Yuri]

Any plans to arrange contributions to, say the 'Heart & Stroke' foundation or at least a note of condolence to EMP/Gord/family(?) from Corfid?
Not to be premature but does Gord have someone who knows all the tunes and can sit in on the tour, or would he audition unknowns? I still can't imagine a show without Terry.....

[Jenney]

As of now, nothing has been decided on for a memorial. It's still so new that it may take some time to come to grips with.
They will soldier on though, and expect to be out on the road March 15th as scheduled. I can't even imagine what that first concert will be like for the guys after being together for 40+ years. I know it will be hard for most of us, but devestating for them.
My deepest condolences go out to Roz and Terry's children.

[charlene]

Yuri - I spoke with Jenney about that this morning..perhaps collect some funds during the Massey get together..If I hear or Jenney hears of any news regarding that we'll let folks know.

[Melissa]

What a terrible day.

I'll never forget when Gord had his triumphant "return" in 2004 in Hamilton. After the show, a lot of us gathered at the hotel across the street from the venue. In addition to it being a wonderful night because Gord was "back" it was also a very happy time for Terry because he was so happy to get out there and tour again after such a long time. He had really missed the shows. I don't remember the details of whether his daughter had just gotten her PhD or had just been licensed as a medical doctor, but he introduced me to her and said, "this is DR. CLEMENTS!" He was so proud, he was just beaming. I finally met Roz one time at Massey and was happy to finally meet the gal he always loved and was so proud of. He loved his family very much and my heart goes out to them today.

Melissa

[charlene]

I think she was a 'doctor' of music...or english.. I think it was English... That was a great night in Hamilton...
One was a prof at a uni/college in Toronto..dont' think it was medical tho..
I got them mixed up - I sat beside one of the girls at Rama when Gord was there a while ago..B.Fiedler on the other side of me..His daughter knew who I was..lol

Mr. Fiedler called me awhile ago to let me know in case I hadn't heard about Terry and to confirm that the 2011 tour is still on with a new guitarist..
A possible press release from EMP will be issued tomorrow.
It was beyond thoughtful of him to call me at such a hectic time. Very sweet man.

[2silent2breal]

Awful, awful news. Those perfect notes have been in the soundtrack of so many of our lives.

[Sundreme]

This is really sad news. I met Terry many years ago and he was always extremely sweet, kind and funny. He was just a wonderful person and his loss will no doubt be felt deeply by everyone who knew him.
He got me backstage once, and I remember him asking Barry Harvey if I could join them after the show. Hard to believe in the space of a few short years, they're both gone.

[lighthead2toe]

Very sad and unexpected news to begin this day with.

Terry's contribution to the Lightfoot sound was undeniable and his was a powerful, albeit a gentle presence up there on that stage being the lead guitar player for Gordon Lightfoot.

Condolences go out to his family and friends. He will surely be missed.

Ron Jones.

[charlene]

from Kim:

[Peter Bro10]

A very sad day...
My condolences to Terry's family... may he rest in peace!

[nvtmusic]

Hi Folks ,
one off the few times i post ,
just wanted to add my condolences to Terry's family . Last october in Burlington Vt i got the chance to meet Terry and the band after the show, my son as - i did grew up watching the band and he was very excited to meet Terry . He Told him he was his biggest influence at becomming a guitar player - Terry was very gracious and thanked us for comming out to see them play - great guy - Very big loss,
mike

[Tim]

I can't add any more than what has already been said. We are all feeling the loss. Now, we can't help but recall our favorite "Terry Memories." Mine is during a show back in 2000, I attended with my son who was 7 years old at the time. We had the good fortune of sitting in the front row. At one point in the concert I thought I saw Terry just have this beaming smile as he saw my son. Then I realized, he really was looking at him, he just kept smiling & gazed at him for quite a while as he flawlessly breezed through whatever tune that Gord and the guys were playing. Then our eyes met and he gave a nod -- I think it was the father in hiim coming out as he appreciated this young fan. We had the good fortune of meeting Terry a number of times over the years -- always a gentleman.

[niffer]

So very sorry to hear this news. I will remember Terry's mischievous smile as he played, and his immense talent. He will be greatly missed.

[charlene]

I remember meeting him for the first time at Mariposa in 2000. He had been walking around with his wife. We stopped and chatted and snapped a couple of pics and got an autograph. I told him I had my 45 of IYCRMM that was 30 years old at the time...I asked him if Gord would be talking to anyone before the show and he showed me where the area was behind the stage and I could go over there and talk to him. When I went over Terry was talking with Gord. He was facing me and Gord has his back to me.They were about 50 feet away. Terry saw me and said something to Gord, then Gord turned around and came over... I think he told him about my 45...it's a wonderful memory. From that meeting with Terry I then met Gordon and subsequently sent him one of the pics I snapped..A couple of years later after a show in Pennsylvania he remembered me as the person who sent that picture...
here's the one of me and Terry -

[musky_man]

What sad, sad news. So hard to believe. My sympathies to his family.

I still remember back when there was both Terry and Red on stage in their transition period. He seemed like he was barely out of high school, he looked so young.

Hard to find anymore words at this point -- damn this is heart breaking!

[Bill]

SO sad. By all accounts a wonderful man and musician, and deep contributor to the Lightfoot sound. I can't imagine them going back out so soon. We have tickets for Raleigh on the 19th of March. I really don't know what to expect.

[Lisa J]

What devastating news this is. My thoughts go out to his family and to the Lightfoot "family." Rest in Peace, Terry. What a kind, gentle and talented man. I always liked watching the interplay between Terry and Rick during concerts. They seemed to have so much fun on stage. The first time I got a chance to sit up front at a concert, I was watching Terry's fingers as he played. When I looked up at his face, he was looking at me and he winked! It startled me, but it made my day forever. I talked to him a few times after shows and he actually remembered me. For all the shows and fans, it was special that he did that. He will be truly missed.

[Borderstone]

I received a call from
Dream Street Rose today and she told me this news.

I can say it wasa great honor not only to meet him and get an autograph from him,like most but to also talk with him as I did at the
January 2007 concert before they let us in for the show and have my piscture taken with him too.
We even shared the memory of wathcing the Canadian TV show "The Hilarious House of Frightenstein",which I was able to recive in my hometown in NW Pennsylvania.

His guitar playing was and is (as well as other band members contributions) the backbone of Gordon's works starting in the 1970s. Now when I listen to all those albums up to Harmony,the guitar playing will seem even deeper than before.

When we watch that clip from Saturday Night Live from 1976,where they do the close up of his playing.the feeling will be so very different,as well as with Live In Reno.

Especially his work on "End Of All Time",an unforgettable sound.

Rest In Peace Terry,I'm sor very glad to have met you.

[RM]

Stunning news.

[redhead]

What an incredibly sad way to begin a week.

My heart goes out to his family and to all of his friends in mourning the loss of this wonderfully talented man. May he rest in peace.

[Borderstone]

I just found this in the "Press Articles Section" of the site.

January 2000 : 11 years and 1 month ago.

Terry Clements in the Lead

By Ben Elder
"I've been playing guitar too long to get uppity about it," says Terry Clements, the tall, soft-spoken Detroit native who has supplied lead guitar textures in Gordon Lightfoot's music for 30 years. "I'm still of the mind that the guitar is in the rhythm section. I actually like rhythm a lot more hat I like lead, and I'm not much of an acrobat."

His favourite acoustic guitarists include Tony Rice, Doc Watson, Ricky Skaggs, and Jerry Douglas (on Dobro). "I think Tony is about one of the slickest guys I've ever seen play," Clements says. "He doesn't even look like he's moving" Where are all these notes coming from?" Clements has recently been listening to Buena Vista Social Club, flamenco guitarist Manitas de Plata, and a lot of salsa music." "Growing up I California, I played with Mexican guys a lot," he says. "That stuff - all the percussion and horns - has got so much life to it!"

Clements started playing guitar at about age five using an open-D tuning. Before that, the guitar was not so much a musical tool as comfort. "My mum and dad broke up when I was between two and three, and my mum had to go out and work" he remembers. "She sent me off to St. Vincent de Paul, which is an orphanage in Mt. Clement, Michigan, for about three years," he recalls. "The guy there had this old Washburn acoustic, missing a string, so that became my teddy bear." He was reunited with his mother when her job situation improved, and she later bought him his first real guitar - a Stella.

In 1959, the family moved to southern California, where Clements was more likely to be found hanging out, playing guitar, and surfing in Huntington Beach that attending high school in Pasadena. By that time he'd stepped up to a Kay electric and was playing surf guitar wizard Dick Dale. This influence was to prove useful in Clements' later professional career. "You know that tremolo par in 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy'? Yearned that from Dick Dale!"

After high school, Clements spent two years in the navy, where he "busted up" his right and. He now picks with just a flatpick and his ring finger. He was part of Golden Sunflower in he '60sm a group managed by Lou Adler (manager of he Mamas and the Papas). Clements wrote and arranged for the group, and he was the only band member who actually played on the group's album; all the other parts were recorded by the legendary Wrecking Crew - an ensemble of first-call L.A. session aces.

Clements' association with Adler included recording, producing, arranging. Performing, and gofer work. He eventually got into film-score work, where he met Lightfoot. "A friend of mine was writing the score for a film at Paramount," he recalls. "They wanted to try Gord singing the title theme. They calles him in and right then and there he said, 'You want to join my band?' That's when Red [Shea] was still in there. I said I wanted to try this movie music stuff for a while. Then Gord calls up out of he blue, like late 1970, and says, 'What're you doing? How would you like a hipper gig? Red wants to get off the road, so I'm looking for a guitar player.'" Lightfoot flew Clements up to Toronto for an audition, and the two have been collaborators ever since.

At first, the "hipper gig" was challenging, because fans were often asking for Red Shea, but Clements brought his own style to the band - including electric guitar and a country rock sound - and eventually won them over. After three decades of working with Lightfoot, Clements says his job is not that complicated. "If Gord has specific idea, he'll tell me. Otherwise, it's, 'Come up with something,'" he explains, The ideas can flow in either direction, and "In My Fashion" from Waiting For You was built on a Terry Clements idea. "That was one of my riffs," he recalls. "Gordon said, 'Hey, can I use that I said, 'Sure,' and we ended up building that song around that riff."

When he's not on the road, Clements busies himself at home. "I have a little eight-track analog studio - enough to make a fairly good DAT, so I get songwriters in here. I help them arrange their stuff. The first time the young songwriters hear their song, hat's a pretty good feeling."

Clements' long tenure with Lightfoot is a testimonial in itself to the boss. "Gord is personable and more down to earth than a lot of people I've been around people who believe their own hype and have heads the size of watermelons. Gord doesn't have many airs about him. I guess to be in he business this long, you have some sense of decorum."

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Name Clements, Terry Gender: M

Terry Clements : July 22nd,1947 - February 20th,2011


American musician who has played lead guitar with Gordon Lightfoot since the early '70s.

Clements’ parents broke up when he was between two and three. His mother sent him to St. Vincent de Paul, an orphanage in Mt. Clement, Michigan, for about three years. There he received an old Washburn acoustic, missing a string, that became his "teddy bear." Clements started playing guitar at about age five. He was reunited with his mother when her job situation improved, and she later bought him his first real guitar, a Stella.

In 1959, the family moved to Pasadena, California where Clements often skipped school to play guitar and surf. After high school, Clements spent two years in the Navy, where he injured his right hand. He now picks with just a flat pick and his ring finger. He was part of Golden Sunflower in the 1960s. Clements wrote and arranged for the group, and he was the only band member who actually played on the group's album.

He eventually got into film-score work, where he met Lightfoot. Lightfoot flew Clements up to Toronto for an audition, and the two have been collaborators ever since. After nearly three decades, Clements still enjoys their work together, often coming up with riffs that Lightfoot uses in his songs.

When he's not on the road, Clements works in his eight-track analog studio at home, helping new songwriters record their work. Terry was also featured in the 1974 documentary "Janis"

[Jillian]

I'd like to joing others in expressing condolences to the family of a truly wonderful man.

I also have my own "Terry" story to tell. I was attending a concert in Florida with my mom, my dad, and my three brothers. It was maybe fifteen years ago, and I was probably eight, but it could have been a year or so in either direction, as my family attended multiple Lightfoot concerts. While we were preparing to entering the concert venue, my older brother and I got into an altercation in which I landed a solid kick to his knee. My dad saw this, to he sent my mom and brothers into the auditorium with their tickets, while he walked me in the direction of the parking lot to get to our car, where Dad would "counsel" me as to the error of my ways. Before we even reached the parking lot, sort of behind the stage area of the building, we came across Terry smoking a cigar. Dad recognized him. I don't know if Terry was just being his usual friendly self or if he recognized the looks on our faces, read the situation, and decided to save a poor little girl from getting whacked. Anyway, he engaged my dad in conversation for what was probably ten minutes. He was very sweet to me as well. My dad was so utterly thrilled at meeting and conversing with the great Terry Clements that I never got whacked that night. I've always been grateful to Terry, and I'll always wonder if he knew what he did for me.

[charlene]

Massey - May 2005

[Borderstone]

I've just finished updating the Gordon Lightfoot Wikipedia page to include not only the news of Terry but of Red Shea as well.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Lightfoot


I'm going home now to play my copy of the SNL performance and play some Gord Cd's as well.

[Tim]

Borderstone wrote:

"I'm going home now to play my copy of the SNL performance and play some Gord Cd's as well."

If that were a Facebook Post, I'd be all over the "Like" button.

[Don Quixote]

Nothing more to add. It's ironic; Saturday night I actually had a couple of hours with nothing in particular to do (doesn't happen often these days), so I turned on our local PBS station in Hartford, and the Live in Reno concert was on. I've always been a bigger Red Shea fan than Terry's, but I noticed some subtle things that he did that gave the Lightfoot sound his own special touch, and I'm sure he's had to make lots of adjustments as Gord's voice has gone through its many changes. He was, by all accounts, an extremely classy, sensitive and self-effacing man, as well as a hell of a musician. Not a bad life at all--just not nearly long enough.
DQ

[Unsettled 1]

It's an incredibly sad day for all.
What an amazing musician and from all accounts, an amazing man. I can't imagine how difficult this must be for Terry's family, Gord and the band.
Heaven just added one great guitarist to it's band...

[Tim]

My son is hit hard by the news....he last met Terry in July 2009 at the Wolftrap concert (Vienna, Virginia). He remembers after the concert that they had a great conversation about distracted drivers -- Tim remarked about people who would text while driving and Terry told him a story about a young lady that he saw painting her toenails as she drove LOL. Terry was so down-to-earth and easy to talk to.

[Kenyon]

This is just devastating. Terry was such an intricate part of the Lightfoot "sound." His playing was something I have always attempted to emulate, and which I have come to respect deeply over the years. On top of his vast talent as one of the greatest lead guitar players in the music business, he was a genuinely nice man, who always had time for the fans. I remember meeting him backstage at Massey Hall in 2001 and asking him about what it was like to join the band in the early 1970s and how he felt knowing he contributed to so many memorable songs. He was as gracious as always, patiently answering my questions and indulging this young fan's passion. To say he will deeply missed is an understatement.

Rest in peace, Terry. Through your timeless, memorable, and inventive playing, you're spirit will be with us in concert halls across the continent in years to come.

[joveski]

on a more light-hearted note, did he ever play guitar standing up?. every photo/video i've seen, he's always been seated. nothing wrong with that of course!

[ANTHONY ROBERSON]

I literally said "Oh NO!" When I read this on the other Lightfoot site. This really makes me sad. I never met him, as so many on this site have. Yet I loved watching him when he would do the guitar solo for CANADIAN RAILROAD TRILOGY in concert.

I can't count how many concerts I've been to, and one of the things I loved about the concerts was seeing Terry up on stage with that talented guitar, and humble smile.

I know that no one gets out of this life alive, but once in awhile, a name like Terry's comes up, and deeply moves me when I realize I'll never see him again. The concerts won't be the same.

[Lisa J]

I took this at a concert in Tucson. I think it is a sweet picture of a sweet man.

[loveabiggibson]

Here's a pic of Terry I took in the mid 90s in Livermore, CA. We had a great time backstage, he showed me Gord's chord changes to Don Quixote, and we had some laughs.

I'm really gonna miss that guy.

[brink-]

from Kim:

That black and white one with the spotlight on him is stunning. If there is a memorial that picture should be in it!

[brink-]

I always loved when we got a good audience and they would applaud Terry's playing on Sundown or his riff on another song - he would have the sweetest smile and be all shy about it, shrugging his shoulders. But he would beam at the recognition.
Every musician in that band has a signature song (for me), SFAWN or WOTEF (Restless is great too) - Barry, Alberta Bound - Mike, Sundown (intro is fantastic) - Rick sometimes they don't get the recognition. Terry stood out on his songs because he did "solos" he loved every second of it. He sure will be missed. I would be a nervous new guy.

[Lisa J]

When I saw them in the seattle concert in Nov, Terry did a solo on Christian Island that was beautiful. He made his guitar sound like a mandolin, then he stuck out his tongue like it was hard for him to do that. Of course we all loved it. My favorite guitar solos were in I'll do anything and Somewhere USA. I hit rewind on my cds often on those two songs. You are right, Brink, he will be missed and a new guy will surely have his work cut out for him.

[Dave, Melbourne,Australia]

Sad, sad news. Condolences to Terry's family and his extended 'Lightfoot' family. Terry was note-perfect at the one concert I attended (Wisconsin 2008).

[youngstranger]

Sad news. Living in Europe and being a pretty new fan, I never got to see Terry in person but I appreciate the body of work he has left and all the nice things fans have said about him

By a strange coincidence on Sunday I was in the reocrding studio doing a cover of For Loving Me with a friend. The only time I've ever done such a thing. It's funny how the world works.

[PeterB]

I've had a weird day too today just listening again to the Lightfoot folio of work and paying closer attention than usual to Terry's part in it all. Hi to Dave from Melbourne - I'm there too and I was at a Gord concert in Wisconsin like you - but in 2006 at the Riverside Theatre in Milwaukee. I got to speak to Gordon and Terry that night. I even spoke to Terry on the afternoon of the concert when I saw him unloading gear from a truck in the alley near the stage door. For a Roady he sure was one hell of a guitarist.

[charlene]

I always loved when he walked offstage at the break with his arms in the air and hands clapping in front of him..And a big grin on his face and he'd come back after the break the same way...
His little bits of fun behind the boss's back were always a treat to watch, especially if Rick, Barry and Mike laughed about it too. And then the bad boy grin he'd have if The Boss turned around to see what was going on..
Kathy K. has givenme permission to post these pics. One is a most beautiful portrait of Terry and the other is very touching as he kneels to speak with Kathy's mum. Terry was her mum's favourite..They will both be at Massey in May.

[Lisa J]

wonderful pictures. thanks for sharing.

[3pennies]

What was his family life?

[charlene]

What was his family life?

??

He had two daughters and a son.
As with Lightfoot, all band members day to day private lives are also kept private by them.

[BILLW]

Such sad news, words fail me.

Bill :(

[3pennies]

The news on Terry reminded me of this thread from Nov 2010 entitled "Concerned about Terry Clements"

http://www.corfid.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=22528

[WVhillbilly57]

I just read the above mentioned thread and I saw the Lakeland Fl, Greensburg PA and Portsmouth Va shows last year and I never noticed anything odd. Terry and I spoke before the Lakeland show discussing the "flu bug" the boys had been battling. He seemed fine to me all in all.

I am in shock and will greatly miss the T sign we made with our hands to each other as he exited the stage at shows end.

In closing, I am Kevin and this is my first post. Some of ya'll know me and know that I am not much of a talker or "smell me" type. But I want to mention that I am now going to pick up a great pair from a broker for the Greensboro show and I may be making that trip alone so I may have an extra ticket. So, let me know if you have an extra tic or may need an extra. RIP Terry (I am flashing you the T sign)

There's a train down at the station
It's come to carry my bones away
Two engines on
Twenty-one coaches long
End to end
Twenty-one coaches bend

[Cathy]

Terrible news, Jenney. I'll never forget that long ago night in Red Bank.

I've been down in the dumps since hearing this.

Cathy

[Dan O'Malley]

Such sad news. Thanks for the music Terry. RIP

[lighthead2toe]

Yea, me too Cathy.

Yesterday I went to try a few tunes but nothing would work. It was a complete downer.

It's clear that when the real effect of something like this hits home, it stays with you for a while.

I remember getting the very same feeling when Red Shea passed on. I guess it's all part of being so closely connected to these guys through the music.

My heart goes out to Gord and the band as well as the friends and family. It must be really a tough blow for all to handle.

RJ.

[Dream Street Rose]

I just read the above mentioned thread and I saw the Lakeland Fl, Greensburg PA and Portsmouth Va shows last year and I never noticed anything odd. Terry and I spoke before the Lakeland show discussing the "flu bug" the boys had been battling. He seemed fine to me all in all.

I am in shock and will greatly miss the T sign we made with our hands to each other as he exited the stage at shows end.

In closing, I am Kevin and this is my first post. Some of ya'll know me and know that I am not much of a talker or "smell me" type. But I want to mention that I am now going to pick up a great pair from a broker for the Greensboro show and I may be making that trip alone so I may have an extra ticket. So, let me know if you have an extra tic or may need an extra. RIP Terry (I am flashing you the T sign)

There's a train down at the station
It's come to carry my bones away
Two engines on
Twenty-one coaches long
End to end
Twenty-one coaches bend


Welcome to Corfid my friend.

I hope our paths will cross sometime this year. Finally got the signed poster from The Mountaineer framed and up on my wall. I think some of us will always see Terry in his place no matter who sits in that chair. Talk to you soon. :)

DSR

[Morgaine]

Am really shocked and saddened to hear about Terry. He has played at every Lightfoot concert I've ever been to. I can't imagine a GL concert without him -

[Sundreme]

I feel sadder today than yesterday. Yesterday the feeling of loss was real but it was tempered by shock. Today as that shock fades, the saddness grows, as I come to terms with the fact that Terry is really gone. I do not want this to be true. Its not right that there should be a world without Terry Clements.

I have so many nice memories of him through the years, including the one I mentioned where he asked Barry H. if I could come backstage after the show. When I did come back, he acted so happy to see me.
But the best memory I have was in Toronto in 1999. I was in town with many of my fellow Lightheads for the Massey Hall gig. Some of us spotted Terry walking down the street. I went up to him and told him of our previous meetings and how much I appreciated his kindness. He smiled, those blue eyes of his lit up as he opened his arms and enveloped me in the warmest hug ever.

Many of you know I used to be vastly overweight and not too many guys or people in general acted thrilled to see me, so that hug was extra special. Gord has also treated me wonderfully over the years.

I've lost most of the weight as some of you know and now people treat me differently, but I will always be grateful to GL and to Terry for their sweetness towards me. I'm glad that I got to thank Terry that one time those many years ago in Toronto, but I was still heavy back then and now that I've lost the weight, I had wished to meet Gord and Terry one more time to let them know how much those joy those brief moments gave me.

Maybe I'll still get the chance with Gord, but it hurts to know that will never happen with Terry. So I'll just send my vibes out to the universe and hope that where ever he is he gets them. So thank you Terry for making this one time fat girl feel pretty and special.
Love and Hugs,
Erica

[T.G.]

My God, I just logged on here and this is the first I've heard of this. How awful ... he was the one member of the band I was never able to have a picture taken with and now it shall not happen at all. Rest in peace, condolences to the family and thank you for the great music over the years.

[Lisa J]

So I'll just send my vibes out to the universe and hope that where ever he is he gets them. So thank you Terry for making this one time fat girl feel pretty and special.
Love and Hugs,
Erica


What a moving story. I hope Terry gets your vibes out there. I think all of us are sending them.
I am glad you got a hug from him. He once held his arms out to me for a hug after a concert and I thought the hug was directed at someone behind me. I turned to look and realized there was no one there. Then the moment was gone and I missed a Terry hug. Oh to have that moment back. I am glad you have that wonderful memory.

[bjm7777]

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Clements family for their loss. I loved his picking on Carefree Highway, or The Watchman's Gone. I hope Gord doesn't pack it up, now - but I can't imagine getting another player, with Red Shea gone, too.

[redhead]

Char, any word on how Gordon is holding up?

Considering that they may have spent more time together collectively than with their respective families given the amount of touring they've done over the years, the feeling of loss among the entire band has got to be enormous.

[dad2mak]

Massey Hall, 2005. Some nice memories.

[jj]

The end of an era.


it certainly is...thanks, Jenney...my best to his many, many loved ones

lately, i've feared clicking when i've logged in and spotted a 'single name' typed into the Subject line...a few weeks ago it was Bernie's name, and I was quite relieved to find it was a false alarm, and actually a nice, living tribute thread

as for a replacement:
his leads and rhythm may be filled, but the textures and smile he brought, will not

YouTube - 1998 Restless CBC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6NqS5bhlew)

[RM]

as for a replacement:
his leads and rhythm may be filled, but the textures and smile he brought, will not


Indeed. A void in that camaraderie seems impossible to fill in. But I think Lightfoot will find a way. I hope I'm not wrong.

[charlene]

I think we'll have to take Lightfoot's lead as to how the interaction and personalities mesh onstage with the new player...if he's good to go then I think it will help all of us. It's sure gonna be different.

[jj]

"A friend of mine was writing the score for a film at Paramount," he recalls. "They wanted to try Gord singing the title theme. They calles him in and right then and there he said, 'You want to join my band?' That's when Red [Shea] was still in there. I said I wanted to try this movie music stuff for a while. Then Gord calls up out of he blue, like late 1970, and says, 'What're you doing? How would you like a hipper gig? ..."


so what film's theme was Gord singing for and who ended up getting the gig?

hints seemed to be:

- it was Burt Reynold's first (title role?) flick, according to www.lightfoot.ca quote
- it was a Paramount film
- it was around 1970s...note: the film may have been in post production for some time

hmmm, Burt's first film with Paramount seemed to be 1974, Longest Yard

http://www.filmreference.com/film/41/Burt-Reynolds.html

but Deliverence (1972) or Navajo Joe seemed to be earlier breakthrough roles

ANYONE have a guess?



btw, i really dig 3 particular tidbits/quotes from that article:

- he reunited with his mother after his years in the orphanage (sigh)

- "want to join a hipper gig" (lol)

- "come up with something" (i really like that one)


there should be a book out there that just details the most interesting uniting of various band members over the past, say, sixty years ...timing is everything ...and i suppose, having a bit of talent can also be worth something

lastly, i've REALLY enjoyed the shared anecdotes and A1 photos in this thread

[jj]

Clements spent two years in the navy, where he "busted up" his right and. He now picks with just a flatpick and his ring finger. He was part of Golden Sunflower in he '60sm a group managed by Lou Adler (manager of he Mamas and the Papas). Clements wrote and arranged for the group, and he was the only band member who actually played on the group's album

I believe the group was actually called Giant Sunflower:

Val Garay, Terry Clements, Eddie Hoh, Rick Dey, Patti Phillips

...Val, still quite active with producing and industry involvement

ps) as well as the above tidbit, another testimonial to his playing accolades that came to mind, was that he accompanied ALL acts in that Detroit/Benefit years ago (Lightfoot, Denver, Taylor, Chapin)...a nice hand he received when Gord had him tip his 'cap' to the energized audience

[Kelly Davis]

My heart sank when I read the post.

Even as I'm typing this, I'm looking at Terry's autograph on the 'Songbook' poster above my desk with all the band's signatures on it.

The last concert we were at was Aurora, IL last fall. Glad I have some audio/video clips.

My family was the last ones to talk to Terry before they had to leave. We have some video of him singing a song from his "Posthumously Yours" album he was producing for a friend of his who had passed away about 10 years ago. (funny how life is)

We have had so many gracious conversations with Terry over the years. He has literally seen our 3 kids grow up. We even have a great picture of Terry tying my then-2-year old son's shoelace. (how many professional musicians would do that for a child ?????!!!!!)

Right before they had to go, my wife and I thanked them for coming again to Aurora. As he was walking away to leave, he turned around and said, "If it weren't for you guys, we wouldn't even be here!" Those are the last words Terry said to us.

Will there be a thread on which to send condolences directly to his family here on Corfid?

Charlene ?

[Jenney]

Terrible news, Jenney. I'll never forget that long ago night in Red Bank.

I've been down in the dumps since hearing this.

Cathy

that was a great night Cathy. I'm glad you two got to reunite in Binghamton last year. I remember how happy he was to see you.

You're right Char, those will be some mighty big slippers to fill. I asked him once about wearing slippers on stage, and he said he liked to feel the pedals under his feet, and couldn't stand how loud his feet sounded on stage. He was bummed about Eaton's closing, he didn't know where he was going to get his slippers anymore.

Typical Terry comment (which I now understand he stole from Rick):

Hey Terry, how are you?
"I've been better, but it cost more"

[Sundreme]

I still haven't seen anything in the press about his passing. I know EMP is dealing with their own grief right now and maybe they haven't gotten around to it. I also know that Terry was a humble man and wouldn't want a "big deal" to be made about him, but if people with much less talent make front page news these days, I think someone as wonderful as Terry at least deserves a notice in the media.

[Rob1956]

Funny, Sundreme, I haven't found any press about it either. I checked the Toronto Sun and NewsRadio 680 sites but nothing on there. There's a folksinger from Nova Scotia, Dylan Monier who sometimes does broadcasts on BlogTv, I mentioned it to him in a chatroom. He was very sorry to hear it, but the news hadn't made it to Lightfoot fans in NS yet.

[charlene]

If the family or EMP has put nothing out to be reported then the press won't have anything/ There will be something only when that is done. If at all.
I get all 4 papers and there's nothing in them and I have not heard anything since Monday.

[johnfowles]

　

I now have a set of 22 fettled files and intend uploading them to a file sharing website shortly
but the sad news of Terry's passing made me realise that the MOTD track would make a most fitting tribute to his memory
So I will concentrate on uploading that track first

I wrote the above for another new thread today

OK done right click this link then "Save Target As" to download a 192 KBPS mp3 (about 4MB)
http://johnfowles.org.uk/LIGHTFOOT/Extra_Rare/02%20Minstrel%20Of%20The%20Dawn.mp3
the riff is not very long it begins at 1:41 and lasts for only about 25 glorious seconds long so it is a crying shame that Terry was not allowed to include it on other occasions

Terry Clements' lead guitar in "I'll Do Anything" is a favorite, although it gives the song a kind of Marty Robbins feel....
The electric guitar and steel riff in "She's Not The Same", is another favorite. There are lots of others.
　
I always loved when we got a good audience and they would applaud Terry's playing on Sundown or his riff on another song - he would have the sweetest smile and be all shy about it, shrugging his shoulders. But he would beam at the recognition.

Every musician in that band has a signature song (for me), SFAWN or WOTEF (Restless is great too) - Barry, Alberta Bound - Mike, Sundown (intro is fantastic) - Rick sometimes they don't get the recognition. Terry stood out on his songs because he did "solos" he loved every second of it. He sure will be missed. I would be a nervous new guy.
　

[Gord H]

It has been quite some time since I have made an appearance here on the forum. I just happened to "stick my head in the door" and I am absolutely stunned beyond words to hear of Terry's sudden passing ( sudden to me).

I have had the good fortune of meeting all the guys in the band over the last 20 some odd years and I will never forget the first time I met Terry here in Brantford at the Sanderson Centre.

After the concert 6 of us were outside the backstage door freezing our butts off waiting for Gord, when Terry spotted us.. told us to come in out of the cold and he invited all of us to all the food and drink we wanted. I was shocked beyond words. He was one hell of a nice guy!

I only wish I could have attended some of the most recent concerts in this neck of the woods but couldn't.

:(

[brink-]

http://www.voy.com/221392/57507.html

Other than Char's on mudcat.org this is the only thing I have found.

[jj]

hey deb...that's Wayne's post...i especially love a few of his phrases (style inhabiting the music/fabric of the song) in that last sentence

http://www.lightfoot.ca/terryc.htm


i remember being quite concerned about Terry twelve months ago while watching and listening to this acoustic set...i listened in a relaxed yet intense state: his so subtle work in those sweet renditions of RDP and IYCRMM... it was like hearing them for the first time...i just did so again... those tunes truly will endure, long after Gord (and myself) are gone...as will Terry's quiet legacy

http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20100204light

his brittle frame exited stage left with Rick without flare, wearing quite satisfied expressions... those few seconds will be forever preserved in my mind

[Lisa J]

http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20100204light

his brittle frame exited stage left with Rick without flare, wearing quite satisfied expressions... those few seconds will be forever preserved in my mind


oh how i envy you being there.... you are so lucky to have that memory, no matter how bittersweet.

[Lisa J]

http://gordonlightfoot.com/#terryclements

i don't think i saw this posted yet, but i may have missed it. if it was already up, please forgive me for the repeat

lisa

[charlene]

That was a memorable night for sure James - I remember watching him closely too and the expressions both he and Rick had when Gord Downie mentioned them and then came over to shake both of their hands. Terry did his little shoulder shrug and 'oh gosh' look.

hey deb...that's Wayne's post...i especially love a few of his phrases (style inhabiting the music/fabric of the song) in that last sentence

http://www.lightfoot.ca/terryc.htm


i remember being quite concerned about Terry twelve months ago while watching and listening to this acoustic set...i listened in a relaxed yet intense state: his so subtle work in those sweet renditions of RDP and IYCRMM... it was like hearing them for the first time...i just did so again... those tunes truly will endure, long after Gord (and myself) are gone...as will Terry's quiet legacy

http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20100204light

his brittle frame exited stage left with Rick without flare, wearing quite satisfied expressions... those few seconds will be forever preserved in my mind

[jj]

about 25 glorious seconds long so it is a crying shame that Terry was not allowed to include it on other occasions[/SIZE]




thanks for sharing this clip, john...what year?

seems like Gord planned omission (or forgetting vocals and saying 'to heck with it':)) for that verse had Terry playing the accompaniment he usually plays (listen to prior verse) but then once he realized he was 'soloing' he may have embellished his fills a bit...and as Deb, char and others have noted, gave the signature "who me?" shrug:) as the crowd, rightfully acknowledged him

only john and others present could relay the body language and interactions

on that note, similarly, i do like the unintentional verse "solo" in Heaven Don't Deserve Me

i forgot the Downie hand shakes earlier on, char...yeah, loved that:)

lisa j, wondered what song/riff she was learning, seems like an Em, The Wreck?

[Islandgirl1]

I found this through a google search:

http://www.streaminggoldies.com/modules.php?names=News&file=article&sid=2497
[the full link did not post. However it will take you to the streaming goldies website. Once there, scroll down to the seventh article which is Terry's.]

It is very simular to the voy.com one.
I believe I came across it on Tues. 2/22.
I want to thank Char & others for the fantastic photos of Terry on this thread.

I have a couple of Terry stories & will return soon to tell them.

Right now I would like to give my condolences to Terry's family & friends and Gord and the band.

Dorothea

[jj]

looking forward to your stories, dorothea:)

similar, yes, if not identical...again, this is what appeared in the News section at the Lightfoot site (although I don't deem it an EMP press release):

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Terry Clements Passes Away - February 2011

He was an integral part of the signature Lightfoot sound. His seamless and inventive playing added a unique imprint onto every song he played - on record or on the stage. He began playing with Lightfoot in 1971 after Lightfoot had met him in Los Angeles while Terry was working on the soundtrack to an early Burt Reynolds movie. Up until then Terry had been working with Buck Owens as a house writer and with producer Lou Adler (Mamas and the Papas). Terry told me he recorded an album of his own around that time, but I've never been able to track it down.

After their first meeting, Lightfoot asked Terry to join the band, as Red Shea was wanting to get off of the road. Eventually Terry accepted and he remained a fixture with Lightfoot for the next 40 years.

He will forever be associated with his work with Lightfoot, whether on the haunting, iconic solos of The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald, the soulful grace of The Watchman's Gone, the sublime dexterity of Carefree Highway, the list of highlights of Terry's playing go on and on. He was always so creative, yet never repetitive, his style inhabiting the music, never seeming to be added on as an afterthought, but instead always feeling like a part of the fabric of the song.

He will be missed...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

[charlene]

I saw that yesterday - not from EMP...


looking forward to your stories, dorothea:)

similar, yes, if not identical...again, this is what appeared in the News section at the Lightfoot site (although I don't deem it an EMP press release):

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Terry Clements Passes Away - February 2011

He was an integral part of the signature Lightfoot sound. His seamless and inventive playing added a unique imprint onto every song he played - on record or on the stage. He began playing with Lightfoot in 1971 after Lightfoot had met him in Los Angeles while Terry was working on the soundtrack to an early Burt Reynolds movie. Up until then Terry had been working with Buck Owens as a house writer and with producer Lou Adler (Mamas and the Papas). Terry told me he recorded an album of his own around that time, but I've never been able to track it down.

After their first meeting, Lightfoot asked Terry to join the band, as Red Shea was wanting to get off of the road. Eventually Terry accepted and he remained a fixture with Lightfoot for the next 40 years.

He will forever be associated with his work with Lightfoot, whether on the haunting, iconic solos of The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald, the soulful grace of The Watchman's Gone, the sublime dexterity of Carefree Highway, the list of highlights of Terry's playing go on and on. He was always so creative, yet never repetitive, his style inhabiting the music, never seeming to be added on as an afterthought, but instead always feeling like a part of the fabric of the song.

He will be missed...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

[charlene]

D.Rosati pic;

[Lisa J]

I found this today.

http://themusicsover.wordpress.com/2011/02/20/terry-clements/

[Jenney]

D.Rosati pic;

Dan, thank you for that picture. That one sure got to me.

[jj]

I found this today.

http://themusicsover.wordpress.com/2011/02/20/terry-clements/

thx, i like that site, lisa...well, other than the reason it exits


re: DOB unknown....i believe his birth date was July 22, 1947

re: Golden Sunflower....i believe the band name was Giant Sunflower
...perhaps Garay has an early recording still preserved, a rarity

not important in the big, somber picture, but it doesn't sound like any here know what the film theme song Gord was auditioning for when Terry and he first met... perhaps a question for Ring, Ring #3, char:)

[charlene]

I know from speaking with someone a few years ago at Mariposa and talking about Terry's 60th coming up.. That was July 2007. And I know it was July 22..I remember it because mine is a July b.d. too - July 10. Liona confirmed it with me yesterday. Her b.d. is the day after mine.
July 22, 1947. That's correct. Terry would have been 64 this July.

Ring ring #4

For some reason I think I've read that info about that theme song somewhere recently...I'll have to suss it out.

[brink-]

hey deb...that's Wayne's post...i especially love a few of his phrases (style inhabiting the music/fabric of the song) in that last sentence

http://www.lightfoot.ca/terryc.htm


i remember being quite concerned about Terry twelve months ago while watching and listening to this acoustic set...i listened in a relaxed yet intense state: his so subtle work in those sweet renditions of RDP and IYCRMM... it was like hearing them for the first time...i just did so again... those tunes truly will endure, long after Gord (and myself) are gone...as will Terry's quiet legacy

http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20100204light

his brittle frame exited stage left with Rick without flare, wearing quite satisfied expressions... those few seconds will be forever preserved in my mind


I had no idea that was Wayne's forum. I pop in there from time to time. Thanks for posting the link....words just aren't enough.

[Tim]

D.Rosati pic;

I agree with Jenney. Char, thank you so much for posting it. It goes beyond words.

[charlene]

Toronto Sun - Letters to Editor
today's paper.
http://www.torontosun.com/comment/letters/2011/02/25/17411581.html
Terry’s guitar silenced

What? No mention of the Feb. 20 death of guitarist Terry Clements? For more than 40 years Terry was one of the essential sounds that made Gordon Lightfoot sound like Gordon Lightfoot. Clements was a huge talent who learned the ultimate skill — playing so artfully that he stayed in the background and let the star shine through. Any of us who play understand the huge talent Terry was. C’mon. You’re T.O. Give him a proper send off. Gord and the other members of the band must be devastated. Lightfoot is Canada to many people around the world. To music fans it isn’t just Gord, it’s also the band — Rick Haynes, Terry, Red Shea (another loss), Pee Wee Charles, Barry Keane and Mike Heffernan. RIP, Terry Clements. And thanks for all the music.

Ed Mullen

There has been nothing in the papers/tv etc. here other than online on CBC and CTV yesterday. I guess if the family/EMP don't put anything out there to publish then it's not something the press can write about it.
While this is personally sad news to us here on the WWW it's not anywhere else. There are 5 million people in the GTA (Great Toronto Area) and almost 50% or even a bit more of that poulation are immigrants who probably know nothing of Lightfoot or his band. Many others in the population, of all ages don't either. That's the reality of it.

[RM]

That's the reality of it.

I think it's a part of the price of growing older.

[charlene]

that's for sure Ron...

[Tim]

At least they printed the Letter to the Editor. But, I'm sure we all agree that is not sufficient enough given the magnitude of the loss. But I know I am "preaching to the choir" on this.

[charlene]

more memories @ http://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=135868

[3pennies]

Terry

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=dfl&GRid=66139231&

[christine75]

Heartbreaking to here of Terry's passing. Will be missed greatly.

[alex]

I was extremely disheartened to learn of Terry's passing.
My heart goes out to Roz, his Son and his two Daughters, Gord and his Bandmates.

In the past ten days, many of my thoughts have been of "Cousin Clem" and some of the times I had spent with him.

I wish to proffer a Terry story, or two (of many, many..):

While up at the old family cottage, on Lake Simcoe, in the 70's and 80's, Terry and his Son and I often fished together (both on the ice and from my boat) and we all shared most enjoyable times together.

On one occasion, in the early 80's on a beautiful summers' day, in the late afternoon, Terry said he had to check in with Roz. So, from the kitchen of the cottage, he phoned in.

He came outside with a very long face.

He had just learned that his mother had passed, under tragic circumstances.

Suprisingly, I thought TC would immeditely wish to return to Aurora, where he lived, at the time. But he said: "Let's go out and fish some more. There is nothing I can do about this, now. I want to think." We went back out, ostensibly, to see if we could take a Walleye or two. Needless to say, for the next three or four hours, we did not talk that much, but he was emphatic about being out on the water. The lake was unusally calm and we were about 3 miles out, abeam the Big Bay Point Marina, on Long Shoal. It was a gorgeous late afternoon, which sequed into a beautiful sunset, whith every imaginable pastel colour of the rainbow in display. We even witnessed an exceptional and rare green flash, as the sun dipped below the horizon. I don't recall if we caught any fish, that early evening- or even if either of us got a bite. Terry was obviously deep in thought and I did my best not to impose upon his shock and grief.

Even in his grief, he still managed to shatter the silence and crack a few of his jokes- albeit half-heartedly, between puffs on his omnipresent big cigar.
After dark, when we returned to the cottage, he thanked me for providing him with a fine place to think, before he went to "deal with this".

I saw TC as a very private, deep-feeling person, who it was my priveledge to know. He just happened to be one masterful musician, as well.

Another reminise:

Back in 1981, TC also gave me an introduction to Ed McGlincy, now deceased, who had made an outstanding dreadnought six-string guitar for him. (He made one for both Gord and Terry. Both of them played their McGlincy's, both on stage and in the studio, as their primary 6-string instrument, throughout the 80's and 90's.). Ed reportedly created only nine guitars in his career as a Luthier. Three very lucky Canadians, myself included, are in possession of such a masterwork.
I was fortunate- make that blessed- that he had crated one for me. Mine, reputedly, was the most ornate and lavish one, he had ever made.
As a collector of many stringed instruments (I have owned as many as 20, at any one time), I consider my McGlincy to be my finest. It sounds better than my Martin D-50 (which I have sold.)

As recently as June, of last year, in Elmira, NY, Terry negotiated with me to trade his Country Genetleman, his on-stage Martin AND his old (albeit road-beat-up) McGlincy, for mine. I told him I would seriously consider the offer.

I last spoke with TC when he called me at home, in the autumn, before a concert in Troy(Albany), NY (I now live in upstate NY). He had invited me to drive up and come see him, after the gig (and, oh- bring your McGlincy, too!). I aplogized that I had a firm, prior commitment and I would be certain to meet with him when Gord next toured, in the spring of 2011.

I am now eternally sorry that I had missed this opportunity to see him, one final time...

Whenever I look at the McGlincy, I will forever think of that sweet, wonderful man: Terry Clements

[brink-]

I was extremely disheartened to learn of Terry's passing.
My heart goes out to Roz, his Son and his two Daughters, Gord and his Bandmates.

In the past ten days, many of my thoughts have been of "Cousin Clem" and some of the times I had spent with him.

I wish to proffer a Terry story, or two (of many, many..):

While up at the old family cottage, on Lake Simcoe, in the 70's and 80's, Terry and his Son and I often fished together (both on the ice and from my boat) and we all shared most enjoyable times together.

On one occasion, in the early 80's on a beautiful summers' day, in the late afternoon, Terry said he had to check in with Roz. So, from the kitchen of the cottage, he phoned in.

He came outside with a very long face.

He had just learned that his mother had passed, under tragic circumstances.

Suprisingly, I thought TC would immeditely wish to return to Aurora, where he lived, at the time. But he said: "Let's go out and fish some more. There is nothing I can do about this, now. I want to think." We went back out, ostensibly, to see if we could take a Walleye or two. Needless to say, for the next three or four hours, we did not talk that much, but he was emphatic about being out on the water. The lake was unusally calm and we were about 3 miles out, abeam the Big Bay Point Marina, on Long Shoal. It was a gorgeous late afternoon, which sequed into a beautiful sunset, whith every imaginable pastel colour of the rainbow in display. We even witnessed an exceptional and rare green flash, as the sun dipped below the horizon. I don't recall if we caught any fish, that early evening- or even if either of us got a bite. Terry was obviously deep in thought and I did my best not to impose upon his shock and grief.

Even in his grief, he still managed to shatter the silence and crack a few of his jokes- albeit half-heartedly, between puffs on his omnipresent big cigar.
After dark, when we returned to the cottage, he thanked me for providing him with a fine place to think, before he went to "deal with this".

I saw TC as a very private, deep-feeling person, who it was my priveledge to know. He just happened to be one masterful musician, as well.

Another reminise:

Back in 1981, TC also gave me an introduction to Ed McGlincy, now deceased, who had made an outstanding dreadnought six-string guitar for him. (He made one for both Gord and Terry. Both of them played their McGlincy's, both on stage and in the studio, as their primary 6-string instrument, throughout the 80's and 90's.). Ed reportedly created only nine guitars in his career as a Luthier. Three very lucky Canadians, myself included, are in possession of such a masterwork.
I was fortunate- make that blessed- that he had crated one for me. Mine, reputedly, was the most ornate and lavish one, he had ever made.
As a collector of many stringed instruments (I have owned as many as 20, at any one time), I consider my McGlincy to be my finest. It sounds better than my Martin D-50 (which I have sold.)

As recently as June, of last year, in Elmira, NY, Terry negotiated with me to trade his Country Genetleman, his on-stage Martin AND his old (albeit road-beat-up) McGlincy, for mine. I told him I would seriously consider the offer.

I last spoke with TC when he called me at home, in the autumn, before a concert in Troy(Albany), NY (I now live in upstate NY). He had invited me to drive up and come see him, after the gig (and, oh- bring your McGlincy, too!). I aplogized that I had a firm, prior commitment and I would be certain to meet with him when Gord next toured, in the spring of 2011.

I am now eternally sorry that I had missed this opportunity to see him, one final time...

Whenever I look at the McGlincy, I will forever think of that sweet, wonderful man: Terry Clements

Thank you for sharing beautiful memories. Don't feel too bad about missing Terry last year, you have many great times to remember....it is such a part of day to day life now - being too busy. Terry was a lucky man to have you as his friend.

[alex]

That should read: " I thought TC would immeditely wish to return to Aurora, where he lived, at the time. But, suprisingly..."

It was cathartic for me to relate these memories.

I thank you for your kind words, brink-.

Later on, I'll tell y'all another: "Terry and his Steak".

Alex

[Lisa J]

Alex
thank you so much for sharing. Most of us only "knew" Terry from the beautiful music he made. It is nice to hear the human stories. Your beautiful memories make me smile. I am so sorry for your loss. Terry was lucky to have you there in his time of loss. I hope you have someone to lean on now.

[alex]

One thing TC REALLY enjoyed was good food.

In fact, his taste could be termed as truly gastronomique.

He would sometimes rattlle-on about how to prepare all sorts of foods, from fish to fowl, for hours, it seemed. He would also recommend me to visit his favorite butchers, in the York Region, north of Toronto...Some fine advice,there. He didn't steer you wrong.

One item he loved was a great steak. So did I, bit I never had the opportunities that he had to visit all the world-famous Steak Houses he did, in all his travels.

So, we would compare notes. I would tell him about all the usual places in Toronto...He would often counter with: "uh...well...it's ok, (lonnnng pause) but if you really want a good steak, try the Chop House, in Chicago, or a Kansas City Steakhouse...any Morton's is consistent, but pricey". One day, when I finally did get to Chicago, I tried the Chop House (on Ontario Street, of all places). He was right. The meat was fantastic. The guy knew great food.

I used to drop by with Smelt...lots of them...(these are fish about 5 inches long, which you catch with a big net, when they are on their annual three or four-day spawn, which typically happened anytime from late-April through early May.)Lots were fresh, caught only hours before. Some I smoked with applewood, hickory or alder. Tasty? Wow! TC and others appreciated this delicacy. TC used to compare them with Grunion, which he tried in California, when he had lived there. These Smelt were similar in size, but their meat was sweet clean, he claimed. High praise, from a connessieur of Tc's experience.

Being one who would always return a favour, Terry dropped by the cottage on afternoon to go catch some fish. He brought two big, beautiful steaks which he emphatically stated he would cook. He also produced a clear jar of his mystery sauce...the contents of which, he refused to reveal. He refused to even let me take off the lid and sniff it.

So, into the fridge these magnificantly-marbled steaks and glass jar, did go and we went out in my boat. Two hours later, we returned. No fish were caught or harmed. My throat was raw from laughing at some of the jokes and stories TC related. We were both hungry.

I lit the barbeque which was on top of the flat-topped cement boathouse (more like a fort, it was) and Terry took over. Over a Molson Stock Ale-or-two, we waited what seemed to be a very long time. Terry said: Its got to be hot. I mean, really hot. Be patient...After I while, I was ordered off the roof of the bothouse. He said "magic is gonna' happen".

After no more than five minutes, Terry came down the stairs with the two steaks: steaming and smelling wonderful.
We sat down on the picnic table and started to eat them. Incredible:never had I tasted a steak that good, except, perhaps, at the Chop House. He claimed it was a combination of intense heat, which sealed in the juice and his mystery sauce. No matter how hard-pressed, he refused to divulge the contents of this liquid.

About one-third of the way through our Steaks, the phone rang. I went inside the house to answer it. It was Roz, wanting to speak with Terry. I went to fetch him.

In the time it took for him to get inside the cottage, my usually-trusty hound of the time, a polite and well-mannered Manchester Terrier by the name of Tommy, grabbed both steaks from the picnic table. They were literally inhaled, with a speed not witnessed before... kibble or table scrap, hungry or snacking. And then, he bolted for parts unkown.

The meal was concluded with my garlic-potato casserole.

Tommy, knowing of what he had done, was not to be found. When he was found, hours later, I could swear he was grinning.

[alex]

A correction: Ed McGlincy made a Dreadnought for Gord (see his on the cover of Dream Street Rose and Waiting For You (on the backcover)), then a modified 00 for Terry. Then, he made a Dreadnought for me. (It took him almost two years to complete mine. He completed the work in '83, if memory serves me.) If you look at the pictures posted on this site, you will clearly see them being played. If you have seen TC in concert, since 81', you have likely seen him play his McGlincy. I lent mine to TC, for a while, in the mid-80's. Terry played mine on stage. I am given to understand Gord has played mine. Look for the unique peaked headstock...This is Ed's "signature"...He also made one for Johnny Cash and one for Dylan, if I am not mistaken.

[alex]

If you would like to hear some more nice Terry memories, or want to know more about McGlincy guitars, I'll post some more. Let me know!

If YOU have any pleasant TC anecdotes, please do share them with us, all.

Terry was a guy with an outstanding, wry sense of humour, best greeted with phrases uttered by the likes of the "French Taunter" (Go and boil your bottom, You son of a silly person! or: Your Mother Was A Hamster and your Father Smelt....of Elderberries! or" I blow my nose at you!, etc.) You were guaranteed to always be insulted back, in kind. Watch Monty Python and The Holy Grail...look for the two scenes with the French Taunter (John Cleese) trying to indimidate the Knights. You may just understand a bit about the late, great TC, if you do.

This greeting methodology was, far-and-away, the best way to exchange salutations with Mr. Clements.

The simple "hello" simply didn't cut it.

[charlene]

HI ALex, thanks for sharing your Terry moments..sounds like an awful lot of fun to be around and a good friend to have.
He always made me smile when we spoke and he'd toss off one of his jokes.
We're all going to miss him.

[jj]

If you would like to hear some more nice Terry memories, or want to know more about McGlincy guitars, I'll post some more. Let me know!

yes please and thank you in advance, and as well for these past gems, lovely

may i ask what is/was the butcher in York Region? i spent my first 30 years growing up (ok, ok, that still hasn't happened) there, a tad south of Aurora...has that area ever changed

be well

[alex]

OK, I shall share some more insights. Next up, is TC's favourite author. He was a subject matter expert on his works. Anyone hazard to take a guess?

Thanks for taking the trouble to share your feedback, people.

jj, The two butchers I liked the best: one was a "Mom and Pop" on Davis Drive, half-way toward Yonge Street. They closed in the late 80's (They tried moving into the new Mall, Upper Canada Square. It didn't work out, so they retired.). The other was a farmer, who lived just north of the Clements', on Bayview. His lamb and beef were magnificant. That farm has long since been developed. The Clements lived on the west side of a golf course, in Aurora, until the late 80's, when they moved up to Newmarket, just north of Davis Drive. The windows at the old place were always getting hit by golf balls. The activities of the Golfers kept the whole family "on their toes". That house is gone, too. The golf course may have been developed, by now. Status unkown.

I, myself, attended Pickering College, in Newmarket, from 70-74, as a boarder. When I first got to Newmarket, it was a sleepy little town of about 1,500 souls. The town ended where Main Street ended, on the north side and there was only little to the west (a few residences, little shopping), along Davis Drive. Yonge Street was nothing but farms. By the time I had left for University, in 74, the population had quadrupled. When I was a student, Pickering College had a huge, working farm, out back. By the mid-90's, what was once good farmland was now carpeted with housing, as far as the eye could see. The last time I had visited the area, around 2003, to call on Terry and other old friends, the area had become virtually unrecognizable to me- except for my alma mater and some other landmarks.

Yes, for better or worse, the character of the region has changed. No stopping "progress", I suppose.

[alex]

I'll skip Terry's fav. author, for now, Dear Reader, and give you chance to guess who it was.

Instead, a little humour:

It was a lovely summers' morn, when my good friend, George and I headed from Toronto toward Peterborough, a mid-sized city in Ontario, just over 100 miles away to the east-north-east.

This was to be a good day. You could feel it in your bones.... a day of Carp Fishing at Little Lake- right in the heart of Peteborough, a dinner and a Lightfoot show. Good fishing, good food, good music and good company. What more else could anyone want?

The fishing was fantastic: 30 to 40 pound Carp- an ignored fish in Peterborough, it seemed-filled our coolers, by four o'clock, that afternoon. (Great tasting- IF you know the trick to preparing them.)

A fine dinner a local eatery. My dining companion made it a memorable experience.

Afterward, a short walk found us at the Peterborough Arena. We were lucky to get tickets. SRO! Gord and his band had not been here for years and the place was packed with an eager- almost rowdy, audience (It was a Hockey Arena. Almost no medium-to-large sized "proper" Music venues exist outside of Canadian big cities, but you could always find a Hockey Arena, even in the smallest of towns.). The concert was lively, the whole band was super-relaxed and in fine form. This was a fun gig...no stuffiness or snotty critics to impress, here.
The acoustics, as could be anticipated in a Hockey Arena- were lousy. Plain awful with long reverbarations. But, it seemed the audience didn't mind. The audience were even laughing loudly at the corniest of jokes.

Afterward, it was time for my friend and I to go backstage and say hello/deliver Pythonesque taunts, as applicable.

At the back of the Arena, the back door was guarded by a "Commisssioner" (a retired Military Veteran. Usually a nice old fellow, but serious, nonetheless.) Goerge and I were not on the backstage list as we just did the day, on a whim, much like Ferris Bueller would have. I knew that if I could catch the attention of one of the band members or Barry Harvey, we'd be in the door.
TC walked by and we shouted out. "Hey, get us past this guy!", or words, similar.
Terry smiled and said "Sure!" and pointed to my friend, George. Terry passed him a beer and gave him a big ole hug. Then, he pointed to me: "No, not him. I don't know him.". My "friends" walked away, barely containing their laughter until well out of view. I was most steamed at George, who had only met TC, a few times before- and, through my introduction. The door slamed in my face.
Stunned, I quickly recovered my composure and decided there was another way back there.
I was more than irritated. I marched back into the arena. Jumped onto the stage, where the roadies were as busy as bees. No one payed me mind. I just sauntered by like I owned the joint. (Kids: Don't try this technique in the post-911, paranoid, hyper-sensitive world. You will be rebuffed, kicked out- or worse.)
I entered the back-room to many guffaws and hyena-like chortles..."Good one, Clem! HardeeHar-Har!" and from me: "YOU - George!! You %$*^ traitor!" Even more laughter ensued. Oh, well. One beer later, another topic to discuss and all was forgotten. Or so, TC would believe...(nyuck,nyuck,nyuck).
I knew of Clem's prediliction for a nice,fat cigar, after a show. It was now the era where smoking was becomming verboten at most venues, backstages included.
So, out the door, went Terry. My friend and I made the rounds, kibbitzing an generally making merry.
About 15 minutes or so, Terry tried to get back in- the Commissioner didn't want to let him in. "But, I'm with the Band!" could be heard...The Commissioner opened the door and asked "Do you know this man?" I was purposefully positioned at the exact angle where I could see the backstage door. I responed: "Never seen him before." Clem protested "He's just pulling your leg. I am with the band." Just then, another member of the orchestra (who shall remain unnamed) walked by, saw the disruption. He looked at me, then at the commotion at the door and then back at me, right in my eyes. I trusted he would read my expression, correctly. He did. I asked this individual: "Do you know this guy?" He played it pertctly straight: "I don't know who he is. He can't come in here."
This was the only time I had every seen Terry angry. I'd seen him in every which mood, but never angry.
Another fifteen minutes passed and the room was starting to clear. Everyone was going home. Clems' two guitar cases were sitting in the corner. I asked George to watch them, as I went out to the stage to see where Clem was. The stage was empty and the road crew, gone. Terry was in a restrained discussion with one of Perborough's finest. A Cop. (i.e.; Not a Commisssioner.) I told the nice officer that the guy he was talking to really was with the band. I told him there was a little buffoonery going on. Everything copasetic. Terry grabbed his bag, I took an axe case and George, the other and we escorted TC to his car.
"Touche. You (&*(^ *(*(*). You know I'm gonna get you for that one, don't ya?"
Hearty laughs, all around.
The end of a fully perfect day.
Everyone should be lucky enough to have a few such days, in their lives.
You may ask yourself: Did TC ever even the score?
Yes, he did. But, that's another story.

[RM]

Alex,

You're stories are quite colorful and entertaining. You recount them very well.

Thanks.

[Lisa J]

alex, i will venture a guess at the author. perhaps hemingway, as he was an avid fisherman?

[alex]

Nice guess, but it was not Ernest Hemmingway.
TC was an occassional fisherman, but he looked liked a serious one with that multi-pocketed, beige vest, which he always wore, for what seemed like decades.

[brink-]

Thanks for the stories, Alex. You have certainly lightened the mood around here. I am so glad you found our home.....great minds - and all that. I have found myself with a smile at the end our your stories. Well done. Author, hmmm perhaps Tom Clancy?

[alex]

Yes, you have read the tiltle correctly. And no "t" is missing.

I will no longer keep anyone in suspense. (Fine guess, jj...maybe he did read Hemingway. He never mentioned it to me, if he did.)

Terry's favorite author was Samuel Clemens, by a country mile.

Clem-O knew all his works and all the places associated with Mark Twain. He sometimes would quote Twain to those he thought might "get it".

I acquired only a passing familiarity with Twain, but I still enjoyed hearing TC talk about him.
My forte was Stephen Leacock, who oftimes left me laughing so hard that it hurt...It seems Mark Twain had a similar effect on Terry.
I was no expert on Leacock. I just enjoyed reading his books. However, it was clear Clements was an expert on Clemens.

I first learned of Terry's appreciation of Twain, in 1979.

Being a Commercial Pilot, I managed to get around, but nowhere to the distant and varied places Gord and his band of merry men visited.
I did "bush flying". I often got stuck in many a boring and uninspiring 'burgh- especially if the Weather Gods were somewhat displeased with me. Alas, I managed to make the best of it, only if I found a purveyor of used, musty and smelly old books. I love those places! (The big-city, high-rent phrase? Antiquarian Bookstore.)

I always kept a lookout for anything on subjects my friends fancied. Occasionaly, I would discover a true gem. The book would often be underappreciated and the seller sometimes just did not know what they had.

I was constantly bird-dogging, in my off hours:
for my girlfriend, of the time (later to become my wife...still is, too): anything on Picasso, for one Buddy: Fishing lore, for another: everything by Grey Owl, for my Mother: Medical reading, for Clements: Twain, for myself: Leacock.

Much of my flying was done out of Timmins, in Northern Ontario, to: as far north as the Cree Indian villages on the Albany River, as far South as the Nickel Belt, as far west, as Wawa and as far east to the huge James Bay power project, in Quebec. In time, I managed to corner the market on all the 1st Edition Leacocks, north of the Severn River. A few of these had even been signed by the great humourist, himself!

From time to time, I would come across other incredible, less frequent finds: 1st Edition Mark Twains. The ones I had discovered were in such places as Sudbury, North Bay, and other smaller, assorted One-Moose Towns, dotting the monotonous and never-ending boreal forest (Towns with only one airstrip- typically unpaved and too short for comfort. More than one time, did I have to abort a landing approach because of a Moose wandering on to the runway).
But, I digress.
These Twain beauties from the 1890's were ridiculously underpriced, compared to what they would go for in the States, IF you could ever find them. (I know this from experience. Whenever I passed through New England towns, I'd visit bookstores. If/When I did find them, first edition Mark Twains were very dear. Leacocks, as well. I can't tell whether New Englanders are better read than Ontarians, but I can vouch for the fact that they know the value of a well-written book.) These Twains, too, were to disappear from the shelves of the used booksellers of North Ontario.

I would pass the Twain finds over to Clem, with my compliments. I know these books now had a worthy custodian. I was told he would disappear to read them, until they were completely devoured.

I recall Terry saying, on more than a single occasion: "People get the impression that road musicians are as dumb as posts. Maybe some are, I don't know, but every one I've known has interests hardly anyone knows about and they're truly into them. And deeply, too. You just have to talk to them and listen to what they're saying."

I'd wager Terry could quote & argue Clemens as well as any PhD who did their dissertation on the man.

In an earlier story, I mentioned I had met Terry in Elmira, in June of 2010.
I knew Elmira held a very special place in his heart. He often talked about it. It was once the home and now is the final resting place of Mark Twain. Terry very much liked the "feel" of the place. An hour-or-so before the gig, we spent about thirty minutes talking about: old times, his kids- now, all adults (he especially beamed about a daughter), how he hadn't been to Elmira in about twenty years- what had changed and what hadn't, things which were vexing him, my McGlincy Guitar, his guitars, a subsequent negotiation for mine and ripping yarns from the complaints department, in general. He also asked me what I was up to and I told him what 'fer.
Just as he was being called to head backstage, he asked if I was going to the hotel. This was an affirmative, as my wife and i were staying overnight there, as well. We agreed to meet at the hotel bar.

After the concert, we attended at the appointed place for some libations. There, we were unexpectedly greeted by Rick Haynes and Mike Heffernan.
I got into a protracted conversation with Rick. Later on, Terry suddenly appeared and he began to discuss Twain with my wife. After a few minutes of Twainisms, he turned to me and he said "Hey, Alex, stick around. I've got something you'll want to see!" and he left.
Shortly thereafter, I left the bar to use the facilities and I ran into Terry out in the foyer.
He had a old-looking book with him. He handed me the book and told me to check it out.
I did so. There, on the initial leaf, was an inscription to him. It was dated: "March, 1981".
It was one of the 1st Edition finds which I had given him.
He thanked me for the book, one more time, over a quarter of a century later.

That was the last time I saw Terry Clements.

He never forgot a kindness, a truth to which many others will readily attest.

This type of person is classified as: Gentleman.

[charlene]

Thanks for the lovely story! I too love Stephen Leacock, his wit and humour are much like Twain/Clemens. And like Terry's.
I can imagine all the town you were in up north..I spent many summers in my parents hometown of Timmins and out in the bush where the cabin was located on Gibson Lake. Small bushplanes and float planes played a huge part in the lives of people in the remote areas you speak of...I've been to many of those little, out of the way towns.
It's nice but not surprising that Terry was such a thoughtful man and appreciative of the kindness you showed him. I'm sure those books were helpful in getting through the long flights and weeks away away from home and family while out on tour.
thanks again for the stories..

[jj]

Alex, you write in a wonderful style we are enjoying to the fullest.

Gentleman: may be the most concise and fitting epitaph for your dear buddy

There are some beings out there I've never met yet I think of them as friends and Terry was one of those...


I too lived on Bayview near Stouffville Rd where they recently blew up the forest and put up a parkin' lot...well, that sort of thing

[brink-]

I had never heard of Stephen Leacock until I went to the concert at the Opera House in Orillia. I had time on my hands and love museums....what an interesting life he led, great house. I have searched the internet and read about him and picked up a couple books at the library. VERY hard to find in the US. I don't know if I would count him in the top 10, I enjoyed the reading, but I really enjoyed the museum.

[curiousmoonbeam]

I've been off the site for a couple of weeks. I'm completely shocked and so very sad at this terrible news. What a fabulous talent has been lost and such a loss for all of us but moreover his family. My heart goes out to them and to the band. I want to thank all of you who took the time to post all the informative links - what a great group. Life is so very precious.
CM

[alex]

I have started a "SOCIAL GROUP", entitled "McGLINCY GUITAR"

Please visit it, to see the my McGlincy. It is only one of nine(?) ever created by the master Luthier, the late Ed McGlincy. Owners include: Gord, Terry, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, myself and four others. (If you are one of the four, please DO introduce yourself!)

Enjoy.

P.S.
For others who wish to upload their pictures to the site, I now know how to do it.
It took me a while how to do it...It would seem the "trick" is to adjust the resolution to no higher than 600 x 600 dpi. Use "Infan Viewer" (a free download). Change the resolution of your photo, then, save the photo in a new location. Then, if set to no more than 600 by 600 dots per inch, you will be able to upload. Have fun.

[alex]

ANOTHER WAY to see the McGLINCY photos:

Click my name (alex) and then, click the album.

Enjoy! (Do click "View All". I've posted 17 photos, to date.)


...I would not have this beautiful instrument, if it wasn't for Terry...

[charlene]

I have started a "SOCIAL GROUP", entitled "McGLINCY GUITAR"

Please visit it, to see the my McGlincy. It is only one of nine(?) ever created by the master Luthier, the late Ed McGlincy. Owners include: Gord, Terry, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, myself and four others. (If you are one of the four, please DO introduce yourself!)

Enjoy.

P.S.
For others who wish to upload their pictures to the site, I now know how to do it.
It took me a while how to do it...It would seem the "trick" is to adjust the resolution to no higher than 600 x 600 dpi. Use "Infan Viewer" (a free download). Change the resolution of your photo, then, save the photo in a new location. Then, if set to no more than 600 by 600 dots per inch, you will be able to upload. Have fun.

could you post a link to the site..??

[alex]

Sure, Charlene,

See if this works:

http://www.corfid.com/vbb/album.php?albumid=23

[charlene]

thanks Alex...had no idea you had posted them here at CORFID!
lol

[T.G.]

Yes, thanks for those reminiscences, Alex. They are a nice insight into the character of Terry Clements. They sure are consistent with the few minutes I had to meet him along the way.

[alex]

...an response to a query from the Terry Clement Guitar thread:


Dear JohninCT.,

I am aware of only a partial lineage of Edward McGlincy's Instruments.
If you will imagine a tree, one branch starts at an initial owner. The start of the branch of which I am most aware: Bob Dylan bought one, he showed his to Gordon Lighfoot, he ordered one, who showed his to Terry Clements, who ordered one, who showed his to me. I placed my order a few days later, after I had played Terry's, and after he had given me an introduction to Ed. This is where this particular "branch" ends. The second branch, begins with Johnny Cash. I do not know if this branch continued, in a similar way to the Dylan-Lightfoot-Clements-yours truly, chain. I am given to believe there are four more McGlincys in other hands. I have been trying to determine the dispoition of Johnny Cash's McGlincy. I am pursuing the matter and I may learn of its' status, one day.

As a serious collectors of stringed instruments, I have come to learn an owner is merely a custodian. We, as custodians, do our utmost to protect beautiful instruments and we can only hope they will find their way into worthy hands, upon our eventual demise. (We trust the next custodian will give the instrument, the respect it deserves, commensurate with its quality.)

I have been continually trading, buying and selling guitars, since the late 1960's. My first ax was a Martin D12-35. I learned to play on it. It was a terrible instrument to hear and an ogre, to play, let alone learn chords on. In my young mind, it was a Martin, until I had gained a little wisdom. Three years later, I had saved enough to buy a Gibson 12-string...This soon eveolved into a series of acquisitions (both "B's" and "J's", in various saddle configuartions. I still retain one: most playable, indeed.). I will continue to trade, buy and sell. This McGlincy is included in the practise. One day, I will probably part with it, given it is becoming more difficult for me to play, with the advancing years.

I am always receptive to serious offers.

After all this waxing philisophical: I do not know if any of the original owners have sold theirs.

Cheers,

Alex

[alex]

I have received two very interesting links from Johann Lowenberg.

The first takes you to CBC Radio 3.

Before his passing, Terry produced some great music, featuring Terry, Red and Rick, on Johann's upcoming album. Lightfoot Folks, do CHECK this link out!:

http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Johann-Lowenberg

You will hear demos, but it probably won't take long to master them for release.
The music is wonderful!!! It is a great treat. Thank you Johann.

The second is about possible lineage links of the McGlincy guitar:

I quote his Johann's correspondence:

"Hi Alex

This article shows that Dylan and Cash were good friends, so it could very well be possible one showed the other his McGlincy, depending on which was built first

http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyl...ght-0217-2011/

johann"

My response:

"Johann,

Thank you. It was fascinating article. It certainly made me think about the possible connection between Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan.

It is possible one showed the other his McGlincy and the other was sufficiently impressed to have one made for himself. The "branch" may go Dylan, Cash, Lightfoot, Clements, myself or, possibly Cash, Dylan, Lightfoot, Clements, me.

Perhaps someone who knows Mr. Dylan could shed some light on the matter and clarify the lineage?..."

I would now add:...or, someone who knew Johnny Cash?

[alex]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I just received an update from Johann. The link for the Cash-Dylan Article is not working.

Try this one: http://goo.gl/XfjqC

I've tried it. It works!

Thanks, Johann.

[New 12 String Mike]

Boy,

I haven't checked in for awhile. This is very sad.

[netvoyager]

My wife,I, and two friends from our high school days went to a concert in 1972 at the old Auditorium Theater in Chicago. Those of you that know the theater know it was perfect acoustically. Terry was perfection without the theater, imagine what it sounded like with it! Afterwards we all headed to the Earl of Oldtown, a pub near Lincoln Park. We knew that Gord loved to jam there when in Chicago. We were fortunate to get the last table and sat with Terry and Gordon and talked for quite sometime. Both down to earth guys that we will always love dearly. Sitting only 8 feet from them while they jammed was a highlight of our lives. Rest in piece Terry as I last saw you at Fraze Pavilion, Kettering, Ohio, June 17th, 2010. With me was a friend from 35 years ago who also loves Gordon and Terry and all the gang. When I looked over she was crying as the songs they were singing were our favorite songs from 35 years ago. I will never forget that night! Love you guys and so does Sue!

[JohninCt.]

...an response to a query from the Terry Clement Guitar thread:


Dear JohninCT.,

I am aware of only a partial lineage of Edward McGlincy's Instruments.
If you will imagine a tree, one branch starts at an initial owner. The start of the branch of which I am most aware: Bob Dylan bought one, he showed his to Gordon Lighfoot, he ordered one, who showed his to Terry Clements, who ordered one, who showed his to me. I placed my order a few days later, after I had played Terry's, and after he had given me an introduction to Ed. This is where this particular "branch" ends. The second branch, begins with Johnny Cash. I do not know if this branch continued, in a similar way to the Dylan-Lightfoot-Clements-yours truly, chain. I am given to believe there are four more McGlincys in other hands. I have been trying to determine the dispoition of Johnny Cash's McGlincy. I am pursuing the matter and I may learn of its' status, one day.

As a serious collectors of stringed instruments, I have come to learn an owner is merely a custodian. We, as custodians, do our utmost to protect beautiful instruments and we can only hope they will find their way into worthy hands, upon our eventual demise. (We trust the next custodian will give the instrument, the respect it deserves, commensurate with its quality.)

I have been continually trading, buying and selling guitars, since the late 1960's. My first ax was a Martin D12-35. I learned to play on it. It was a terrible instrument to hear and an ogre, to play, let alone learn chords on. In my young mind, it was a Martin, until I had gained a little wisdom. Three years later, I had saved enough to buy a Gibson 12-string...This soon eveolved into a series of acquisitions (both "B's" and "J's", in various saddle configuartions. I still retain one: most playable, indeed.). I will continue to trade, buy and sell. This McGlincy is included in the practise. One day, I will probably part with it, given it is becoming more difficult for me to play, with the advancing years.

I am always receptive to serious offers.

After all this waxing philisophical: I do not know if any of the original owners have sold theirs.

Cheers,

Alex
Quite interesting, thanks Alex for the reply.

[charlene]

11 years gone... Terry Clements - CHAR video - YouTube