Terry Williams

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For the Welsh Drummer, see Terry Williams (Drummer). For the environmental activist, see Terry Tempest Williams.

Terry Williams is an American singer/songwriter. He was born on June 6, 1947, in Hollywood, Ca. He is the son of Tommy Dorsey's girl singer, Bonnie Lou Williams, and the trombonist.

He was one of the founding members of The First Edition, along with Kenny Rogers, Mike Settle, Mickey Jones and Thelma Comacho.

After Mike Settle and Thelma Comacho departed, Terry Williams and Kenny Rogers were co-owners of the group. Later Rogers took over as sole owner. Williams co-wrote with Rogers the song Mommas Waiting which has been included on many albums as well as the B-side to the hit single Something's Burning and has sold in the multi-millions.

Today Terry owns a recording studio that caters to Christian artists.