Terl Bryant is a drummer and percussionist who works extensively as a session musician, has contributed to many top flight recordings to much critical acclaim. For his early career he was a member of the influential Christian progressive and celtic folk themed band Iona.
[edit] Biography
Bryant's biography in his own words:
"I recall being about 6 years old, sitting behind my dad in his sports car banging on the back of his seat whilst some groovy rock music blasted out on the radio. All of a sudden..............he pulled the car over, and in frustration shouted,” if you're going to bang on the back of my seat - DO IT IN TIME!”... from then on I was focused.
I became mad about drums and got my first drum set when I was 12, I practised hard at home working out the beats on my favourite records; Deep Purple, Captain Beefheart, Bob James, Deodato, Peter Frampton, Beatles etc., and by 15 I was playing in local pubs.
I moved to London aged 17, but turned down an audition for Adam and the Ants (before their huge success). At 18 I joined a Bedfordshire based called 'Stranger', which later became 'Tobruk' (remember them??). I left soon after we auditioned singer Fish (later of Marillion), who was travelling the UK looking for a band to join. Two of the band didn't want him while the bassist and I thought he was fantastic. He was obviously going places.
I left the UK for California in 1981, and ended up playing and living in Newport Beach. I soon joined a band called the 'The Dining Cocktails’, fronted by the fabulous Chris Gaffney. Walter Trout (Canned Heat) would sometimes come and sit in with us."
In 1990 Terl teamed up with Dave Bainbridge, Dave Fitzgerald and Joanne Hogg to become Iona
He has developed the Christian music ministry known as "Psalm Drummers", started in 1996 as a focus to promote the use of this form of percussion in music, and worship in particular. This now has more than 2000 members in at least 10 different countries.
[edit] Musical Description
Now a multi-talented percusionist and drummer, Terl has contributed to the development of the use of Drums and percussion in many ways, but most particularly in conntemporary Christian worship.
Terl Bryant has over 150 albums recording experience and more than 20 years touring experience.
[edit] Artists Credits
Steeleye Span, Eden's Bridge, Maire Brennan/Margaret Becker and Joanne Hogg, Barry & Batya Segal, Joe King, Steve Levine, Suburban Dreams, Tanya Hayden, Jo Stevens, Rich Lacy, John Paul Jones, Nick Beggs, Faith Hill, Roddy Frame also appearing 4 or more times on BBC's : Songs of Praise, Darrell Mansfield, Common Bond, Daniel Amos, Steve Taylor, Body & Soul, Peter Murphy (of Aztec Camera). (Ex-Bauhaus singer), Phil & John, Kingsway Music projects, Alliance Records projects, Word Records projects, Dave Bilbrough, Noel Richards, Ishmael, Graham Kendrick, Louise, Honeyz, Kings Singers, Syrens, 911
[edit] Discography
[edit] with Iona
see Iona for a list of their recordings
[edit] other Collaborations
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| Steeleye Span | | Maddy Prior • Peter Knight • Rick Kemp • Liam Genockey • Ken Nicol
Pete Zorn • Tim Hart • Bob Johnson • Nigel Pegrum • Ashley Hutchings • Martin Carthy • Tim Harries • Terry Woods • Gay Woods • John Kirkpatrick • Chris Staines • Terl Bryant • Michael Gregory • Mark Williamson | | | Studio albums | | | | Live albums | Live at Last (1978) • Tonight's the Night...Live (1992) • The Collection: Steeleye Span in Concert (1994) • The Journey (1999) • Folk Rock Pioneers in Concert (2006) • Live at a Distance (2009) | | | Singles | "Rave On/ Reels/ Female Drummer" (1971) • "Jigs and Reels" (1972) • "John Barleycorn / Bride's Favourite/Tansey's Fancy" (1972) • "Gaudete / The Holly and The Ivy" (1972) • "The Mooncoin Jig" (1974) • "New York Girls/ Two Magicians" (1975) • "All Around My Hat/ Black Jack Davy" (1975) • "Rave On/ False Knight On The Road" (1976) • "Hard Times of England/ Cadgwith Anthem" (1976) • "London/ Sligo Maid" (1976) • "Fighting For Strangers/ The Mooncoin Jig" (1976) • "The Boar's Head Carol/ Gaudete / Some Rival" (1977) • "Rag Doll/ Saucy Sailor" (1978) • "Sails of Silver/ Senior Service" (1980) • "Gone To America/ Let Her Go Down" (1981) • "Somewhere In London/ Lanercost" (1985) • "Padstow / First House in Connaught/ Sailor's Bonnet" (1989) • "Following Me/ Two Butchers" (1989) • "The Fox/ Jack Hall" (1990) • "Lord Elgin/Lord Elgin (live)" (2006) | | | Compilation | | | | DVDs | Classic Rock Legends (2002) • A Twentieth Anniversary Celebration (2003) • The 35th Anniversary World Tour 2004 (2005) | | | Related articles | | |
