Terry Franks & The Terriers
1958–1960
The Beginning
Terry formed The Terriers to take part in a concert at Woodlands Park Village Hall, Maidenhead, in August 1958. At just 17 years old, this was Terry's first step into what would become a 30-year journey in music.
The Band
The original Terriers lineup consisted of:
- Terry Franks — Vocals
- Pete Scott — Rhythm Guitar
- Graham Jennings — Lead Guitar
- Pete Vallis — Bass Guitar
- Murray Downing — Drums
Later, Graham Jennings left and was replaced by Pete Hennessy on lead guitar, while Colin Sheaf took over from Murray Downing on drums.
Setting the Stage
Though The Terriers were a local outfit, these early performances gave Terry his first taste of entertaining an audience — a feeling that would drive him for the next five decades. The skills and connections made during this period would set the foundation for his professional career with The Avalons.
Were you there?
If you saw The Terriers perform, or have any photos or memories from those early gigs, we'd love to hear from you.
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