Terry Sylvester

Terence Sylvester (born 8 January 1947) is an English musician and songwriter. He is a former member of the Escorts, the Swinging Blue Jeans (1966–1969), and the Hollies. In the latter role, he took on the high parts formerly sung by Graham Nash, who had left the band in December 1968.

Life and career Early career/The Escorts Sylvester grew up in Allerton, Liverpool, and attended school with future Badfinger guitarist, Joey Molland. At the age of 14, Sylvester was employed for a time as a panel beater by George Harrison's brother. The group he co-founded, the Escorts, appeared with the Beatles in the early 1960s. The Escorts recorded their cover of "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" on Fontana Records in 1964. A compilation album of the Escorts, From the Blue Angel, was issued on LP and then, in 1995, on CD.

The Swinging Blue Jeans In 1966, Sylvester began a three-year stint with the Swinging Blue Jeans, replacing guitarist/vocalist Ralph Ellis. In the mid-1990s, Sylvester teamed up with Griffin again as the duo 'Griffin & Sylvester', touring the UK and Canada as a part of the 'Soft Rock Cafe'. Their 1982 album was re-issued on compact disc with three bonus songs in 1999.

Later releases, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame A double album of Sylvester's recordings with the Hollies (mostly Sylvester lead vocal tracks), the Alan Parsons Project, solo, and Griffin & Sylvester entitled The Complete Works: 1969–1982, was issued in France on Magic Records in 2001.

In 2010, as a member of the Hollies, Sylvester was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with Graham Nash, Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, Bobby Elliott, Bernie Calvert and Eric Haydock.

Discography With the Escorts

With the Swinging Blue Jeans Albums TitleYearDon't Make Me Over1966

Singles SingleYear"Don't Make Me Over" b/w "What Can I Do Today"1966"Sandy" b/w "I'm Gonna Have You""Rumours, Gossip, Words Untrue" b/w "Now the Summer's Gone""Tremblin'" b/w "Something's Coming Along"1967"Don't Go Out into the Rain (You're Gonna Melt)" b/w "One Woman Man""What Have They Done to Hazel" (as Ray Ennis and the Blue Jeans) b/w "Now That You've Got Me (You Don't Seem to Want Me)"1968"Hey Mrs. Housewife" (as the Bluejeans) b/w "Sandfly"1969

With the Hollies Albums Title Album details Hollies Sing DylanReleased: May 1969 Origin: UK Label: Parlophone (PMC/PCS 7078) Format: mono/stereo LP US/Canadian Release: Words and Music by Bob Dylan Hollies Sing HolliesReleased: November 1969 Origin: UK Label: Parlophone (PCS 7092) Format: stereo LP US/Canadian Release: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother Confessions of the MindReleased: November 1970 Origin: UK Label: Parlophone (PCS 7116) Format: stereo LP US/Canadian Release: Moving Finger Distant LightReleased: 8 October 1971 Origin: UK Label: Parlophone (PAS 10005) Format: stereo LP RomanyReleased: 1 November 1972 Origin: UK Label: Polydor (2383 144) Format: stereo LP Out on the RoadReleased: June 1973 Origin: Germany Label: Hansa (87119IT) Format: stereo LP HolliesReleased: March 1974 Origin: UK Label: Polydor (2383 262) Format: stereo LP Another NightReleased: February 1975 Origin: UK Label: Polydor (2442 128) Format: stereo LP Write OnReleased: January 1976 Origin: UK Label: Polydor (2442 141) Format: stereo LP US Release: Clarke, Hicks, Sylvester, Calvert & Elliot Russian RouletteReleased: December 1976 Origin: UK Label: Polydor (2383 421) Format: stereo LP Hollies Live HitsReleased: March 1977 Origin: UK Label: Polydor (2383 428) Format: stereo LP A Crazy StealReleased: 1 March 1978 Origin: UK Label: Polydor (2383 474) Format: stereo LP Five Three One - Double Seven O FourReleased: March 1979 Origin: UK Label: Polydor (2442 160) Format: stereo LP Buddy HollyReleased: October 1980 Origin: UK Label: Polydor Format: stereo LP

Singles Title Year"Sorry Suzanne"1969"Blowin' in the Wind" "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother""Goodbye Tomorrow" 1970"Why Didn't You Believe?" "I Can't Tell the Bottom from the Top""Gasoline Alley Bred""Frightened Lady" 1971"Survival of the Fittest" "Too Young to Be Married" "Hey Willy""The Baby"1972"Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress""Man Without a Heart" "Long Dark Road" "Magic Woman Touch""Don't Leave the Child Alone" 1973"Jesus Was a Crossmaker""Slow Down Go Down" "Slow Down" "The Day that Curly Billy Shot Down Crazy Sam McGee""The Air That I Breathe"1974"Son of a Rotten Gambler""Don't Let Me Down" "I'm Down""Out on the Road" "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)"1975"Falling Calling" "Lonely Hobo Lullaby" "Another Night" "Write On" "Boulder to Birmingham"1976"Star""Daddy Don't Mind""Wiggle That Wotsit""Russian Roulette" 1977"Hello to Romance""Draggin' My Heels" "Amnesty""Burn Out" "Writing on the Wall" 1978"Something to Live For"1979"Harlequin" "Soldier's Song"1980"Heartbeat""Holliedaze"1981

With Jimmy Griffin (as Griffin & Sylvester) Albums 1982: Griffin & Sylvester

Singles 1982: "Please Come into My Life" 1982: "Rozanne"

Solo Albums 1974: Terry Sylvester 1976: I Believe 1994: I Believe in Love

Singles 1974: "For the Peace of All Mankind" 1974: "Mary Anne" 1975: "End of the Line" - AUS #82 1976: "I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)" 1978: "Silver and Gold" 1978: "Too Bad Lucy Jane"