in News Original Smokie bass player and one of the band's co-founders Terry Uttley has died at the age of 70, just four weeks after his wife Shirley passed away. Terry was the last original. Andrew Robinson Terry Uttley (Image: Getty) Terry Uttley, founder member of Bradford band Smokie, has died at the age of 70. Bandmates paid tribute to the bassist, calling him a dear friend, a loving father and an "incredible person and musician." Uttley was a founder member of Smokie in 1964.
Smokie (Terry Uttley) on 06.10.1991 in München / Munich. usage worldwide Stock Photo Alamy
Smokie (originally spelt Smokey) are an English rock band from Bradford, Yorkshire. The band found success at home and abroad after teaming up with Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. They have had a number of lineup changes and were still actively touring in 2023.. Terry Uttley - bass, vocals (1964-1966, 1968-2021; died 2021) Arthur Higgins. People By Emma Clayton EmmaC_TandA Leisure and Lifestyle Editor Share THE funeral procession of Smokie legend Terry Uttley was applauded by fans and friends lining a street to say goodbye.. The Sound Cafe Terry Uttley, Founding Member Of British Rock Band Smokie, Dies Aged 70 Terry Uttley, a founding member of Smokie has died at the age of 70 years old. A notice of the death of the bass guitarist with his picture and the inscription below, is up on the band's website: "Terence David Uttley 9th June 1951 - 16th December 2021 In some ways miraculous is an adjective that suits 'SMOKIE' down to the ground. The original members, Terry Uttley, Alan Silson and Chris Norman shared the playground together at St. Bede's Grammar School in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Their first musical incarnation being "The Yen" followed more swiftly by "The Sphynx".
Interview with TERRY UTTLEY (SMOKIE)
Features Wild Wild Angels by SmokiePhotographs of Terry and Smokie feature in our brand new book Shootin' Starz: 20 years behind the lens available on Amazon. Terry died on Friday, aged 70, just weeks after the death of his wife, Shirley. Fans from around the world have been leaving tributes on social media. Leanne Standen in Australia wrote: "Woke to. 9 th June 1951-16 th December 2021. Bass guitarist Terry Uttley, one of the founder members of the band SMOKIE back in the 1970s sadly and unexpectedly passed away after a short Illness. Terry was a pupil at St. Bede's School in Bradford when the group was first formed and remained as the 'daddy' of the band throughout the decades. Terry Uttley R.I.P. 9th June 1951 - 16th December 2021 It was with very heavy hearts and tear-filled eyes that we heard the news that our beloved friend and bandmate, Terry, had passed away after a short illness.
Smokie (Terry Uttley) on 06.10.1991 in München / Munich. usage worldwide Stock Photo Alamy
I'm totally devastated by the untimely passing of my dear friend, Terry Uttley, at the age of 70. To millions listeners, he was the bass-wielding soul of SMOKIE; for me, he was an English lad whom I've known for nigh on two decades. FANS are invited to pay tribute to Smokie's Terry Uttley when his funeral cortege passes through Ilkley . Tribute came in across the world for Terry following his death in December, after a short.
One of the U.K.'s most endearing and enduring pop bands, Smokie, is currently touring Australia - yet again! Their tour kicked off in Albany W.A. and will take in numerous regional areas around the nation. I had the pleasure of chatting with original Smokie band member, Terry Uttley recently. June 2004 Now… Thirty years ago SMOKIE gloriously stepped on the thin thread linking rock and pop music and succeded at walking the line. Their songs are an integral part of the '70s soundtrack, but the band are still here, circling the world over to get sometimes to play such unlikely places like Mongolia.
Smokie (Terry Uttley) on 26.07.1988 in München / Munich. usage worldwide Stock Photo Alamy
Smokie (Terry Uttley) - Stand By Me - Live - 1992 Ehtob22 43.6K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 1.1K 200K views 10 years ago Terry Uttley from Smokie sing the Song from "Ben E. King -. 336 21K views 4 years ago #comebackstage #longliverocknroll Hi Rocker! I met up with Terry Uttley from SMOKIE before his show in Berlin. Here's my interview with the founding member and bass.
