Mike Terry (saxophonist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mike Terry (saxophonist)

Date of Birth: 18-Jul-1940

Place of Birth: Hempstead, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 30-Oct-2008

Profession: record producer, musician, saxophonist

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Andrew Alexander "Mike" Terry (1940 - 2008) was an American saxophonist, songwriter, arranger, producer and musical director.
His baritone sax solos feature on the breakthrough hits of Martha and the Vandellas ("Heat Wave", 1963), and The Supremes ("Where Did Our Love Go", 1964).
As a member of the Funk Brothers he performed on thousands of Motown recordings from 1960-1967, including at least seven US #1 hits.
As was Motown’s policy at the time, none of the studio musicians were credited by name.
Terry was the musical arranger of the 1966 hit "Cool Jerk" by The Capitols, and later became a record producer, with partners including George Clinton, Sidney Barnes, and Jack Ashford.