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Terry Kirkman

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Terry Kirkman
Born (1939-12-12) December 12, 1939 (age 84)
Salina, Kansas, United States
OccupationSinger-songwriter

Terry Robert Kirkman (born December 12, 1939) is a musician and writer of the hit songs "Cherish," "Everything That Touches You," and "Six Man Band."

Biography

Kirkman left the band The Men in 1964 to become a founding member and sometime leader of the musical group The Association.[1] Kirkman co-wrote some material with fellow group member and friend Jules Alexander. His "Requiem For The Masses," a song written about the war in Vietnam, featured requiem-style vocals.[2] In 1964, while he was dating a girl named Barbara Bivens, he introduced her sister Beverly to what became, with her as their lead singer, the folk rock group We Five.

References

  1. ^ "The Association (Inducted 2003)". Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  2. ^ McGlynn, Tim. "Terry Kirkman - Requiem For The Masses". Schaumburg High School Choir. Schaumburg High School. Retrieved 15 February 2014.